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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($518 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 currently different in that I now have my own piece of land and I have as well been able to build a new house in it. I have always had this dream of having my own piece of land and leading an independent life free from interference by anyone. All this while, I have not been able to raise enough money to be able to accomplish this. When GiveDirectly came into our village, I was so happy when they promised to give us support. I have since been able to buy a piece of land and constructed a new house and I cannot stop being grateful about this.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did so well in giving unconditional cash transfers and were not biased in selecting elligible households. We have had past experiences with other NGOs who offered to give us help but they were never as straight in their intentions to support us as GiveDirectly was. It was interesting to have all the households within my village getting the transfers as promised and the development projects that were initiated by each household are clearly evident.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used all of my second transfer to build a new house in a piece of land that I managed to buy when I got my first transfer.I was living with my parents before I received these transfers and I very well knew that I would not get any bigger share from my parents from their piece of land if any. I therefore found this to be a once in a lifetime opportunity to have my own piece of ;land and build a new house as I strive to raise my own children in the best way I can. I feel so happy that I have been able to accomplish these plans.
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 is that I am happy and don't sleep hungry.My grocery business is also doing well since it had been overwhelmed by home daily expenditures.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I felt very happy and immediately woke up. I thought I was the only one but heared people ululuating in hapiness.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on paying school fees,buying maize and a calf.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i will be able to start my own business as a vegetable vendor. This will help in sustaining my family as a single mother.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning since its the time i go to work in order to provide for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In the year 2004, i gave birth to my son who has been having problems with hearing. I have taken him to various hospitals since then yet his condition has never improved. This has made him lag behind in his education and in the other hand i have spent alot in his medication. This is the biggest hardship i have faced.
