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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I was living in a state of hopelessness. I thought that my daughter in-law and the grandchildren could be lost to another man for good, but thank God for GiveDirectly that has sealed the shame and has restored the pride of my lineage. My happiness is to see the continuity of my family linage, and I know that if God could take my heart to rest with the saints, I will happy. I am also proud of my grandchildren, and to see them a round me is a great pleasure.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has uplifted our economy, the beneficiaries of the program are wide ranged. It promoted transport sector, business, as well as social coexistence.
There is nothing negative I could pinpoint. Everyone was happy within the community and what they request is the extension of the program.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying two cows and building materials. My son died before paying dowry to his in-law. According to our customs, marriage can only be legitimated after dowry payment. I feared that my grandchildren would be taken away to another man, could I failed to fulfill our customary requirements. I have also built for her a house after paying the bride prize.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving the money form GiveDirectly is that I feel so happy that I can afford daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I recived the money I felt so happy and thanked God because I didn't have any money at that moment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought seats with part of the money I received from GiveDirectly because I didn't have any seats and I could borrow seats from neighbors whenever I had visitors. I bought iron sheets with part of the money that I'm planning to use to construct a bigger house because the current house is too squeezed. I also bought corn flour for family consumption because I didn't farm in the last season.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improved living standards for my household. I would like to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my grandchildren.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we share supper with my grandchildren. They tell me stories related to their education and their dreams for the future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is unreliable source of income to support my family. I am elderly hence unable to offer casual labor in sugarcane plantations, which is the only source of income in this community.
