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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($516 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now havde a cow, can sell, milk and have money to help sort other prpducts. I have a chicken, which gives us products that can be sold and get income
Had it not for money, I would not have bought a cow which is currently providing milk for my family. Sometimes I also sell milk for income. My children are now happy, their health improved and I nolonger face stress which usually comes out of lack of money since I get money from the sale of cow products such as milk to help me sort out other household needs.
Again if I did not have the transfers from GiveDirectly, I wouldn't have bought chicken which are currently my main source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organization actually does all the good things by providing financial assistance to the less to do families in our region.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second tranfers in buying a cow. I have been wishing I had a cow, but this has not been possible because I did not have the capacity and thw ability at the time. I also bought a house which I am currently living in.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now take care of my cow and chickens which in turn earn me small income.Life is now good since I don't struggle too much for food like before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy since I had never gotten such big amount in my life.I couldn't stop clapping and jumping in my homestead because of happiness.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on chaff cuter machine worth 30,000 KES,cow 10000 KES and chicken worth 5000 KES.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that i have faced is the constant shortage of food for my family.We have a very small piece of land which cannot produce enough to feed us therefore i have to do alot of casual jobs to meet my family's needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.When I wake up,I first pray thanking God for the good health of my family and I.This makes me happy because since everyone is healthy I am free to undertake my day's tasks without any worry
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great blessing to me and my family.I have always wanted to have my own cow so that my children can have enough milk.This money will help me achieve that as well as build a better house for my family
