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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($526 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Now having my own cow is a great difference in my life as before I have been admiring without success. Now I feel so good and see myself in the same level with other villagers.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the money from Give Directly I felt so happy and say a big thank you as I didn't believe that one day I will receive such amount.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The moment I received these transfer I was keeping someones cow but when I got the money from GD I managed to buy that cow and now it belongs to me. The rest of the money I spent to built a shop which an planning to open soon.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have not had a maize harvest in three years.And with maize being the food we depend on,I have faced difficult times trying to buy food for my family since i do not have any source of income.This is the biggest hardship I have faced
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is the time that I have completed my activities for the day and can take a rest and be with my children
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is very good news to me.I have always wanted to have a small piece of land to till and plant food crops for my family but i have never had resources to help me achieve this.With this money I will be able to lease a piece of land as well as remain with some to improve my home
