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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 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 different than it would have been if I never received the transfer, I used to buy milk before and it was costly for me, but now I no longer buy milk and we were also living in a small house which was not enough to host all my family members but now we have a better spacious house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving us money to build better houses before we use to live in a poor house, We have also bought a dairy cow, we used to buy milk and it was very expensive for us.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to by a dairy cow, I also used some amount to cultivated my farm ready for planting and the remaining amount I will use it to buy buiding materials and food for rthe family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that is the plan and ability to have an iron-roofed house for my family. The transfer has made it possible for to build an iron-roofed house which will give me a better place and also enable harvest clean water during rainny season for my family use hence will reduce my dependence on other families for such necessities.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the transfer. We started planning on how to use it with my family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on my family and I basic needs. I used for food, clothings and I am going on build a three roomed iron-roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will build a house which will be big enough to accomodate my growing family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is because my children are usually back from school and we have a good time together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is a health problem which I have not really understood.Ten years ago when I had just been married,I started having a problem with my throat and what seemed like tonsilitis.I have not known well what kind of disease it is or what brought about it because I have not visited any health facility due to lack of money.I just use herbs here at home which has not helped much.This problem gets worse during the rainy season and when I catch a cold.Something just blocks my throat.
