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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($498 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?
At my age, I can't do much strenuous work and with the milk which I get from the cow which I bought with my transfers, I get to sell it and make some small income. Again, my son who operates the motorbike which I bought for him get to buy some food for us as he is now financially stable unlike before when he would only depend on us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly did very well by supporting us in our village. I can say that the organization came at the time when we had no hope
and deliver us from poverty. I thank God for this amazing organization.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
The second transfers which I received from Give Directly, I put together with that which I had saved from my first transfers and spent to purchase a motorbike for my son. I saw it was good to have one so that he would use to ferry passengers thus generating income for himself and for us too. Since then we haven't lack food as he gets to buy us some every day after work.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The greats differences in my life is to have a cow and most importantly is about my son who is running his business which I supported him to start after receiving these transfers. I believe that the business shall help our family a lot.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got the money from GD, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The money which Give Directly sent it to me, I spent part of it to buy a cow worth KES 30000. I spent KES 10000 to start up a business for my son. The rest I spent in buying food for my family and am left with some cash which am sending on other basic needs.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is thw drought which leads to poor harvests hence little food for the family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening , this is the time when we share a common meal with my family members.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great news, am happy to part of the program and am planning to buy dairy cow for my family
