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Joan's family
Joan
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 USD)
access_time 6 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 because the business is doing well as compared to before and we are able to get a livelihood through the business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well in improving our lives with the transfers. Only if they could give us more or for a longer time then we would appreciate more.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to improve my photography by buying a photography machine and equipments.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($544 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My dream was to pursue my education beyond secondary level but due to lack of enough School fees, I did not manage to do so and this has been my biggest hardship.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after waking up healthy and ready to face a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been desiring to increase my business of buying and selling milk and now that I will receive this money, my life will greatly change and I will be able to improve the life of my family members.