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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($447 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Currently, I do not have any new goals except ensuring that the existing ones see the light of the day . I had started saving much of my transfer with an intension of purchasing a piece of land and there after putting up rentals on it . Being a seasonal farmer come shoe vendor I will be looking forward to good business that will enable me realize my main plan as outlined. Besides, I am looking forward to curbing the water shortage that has been a challenge by having high water capacities tanks that will also translate into me vending water. Currently, I have tapped water which is never sustainable due to lack of reservoir tanks especially during raining seasons. This will save me a grate deal on matters water storage.Moreover, I will cease buying water from water vendors thus saving some coins from it. Thank you GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GiveDirectly did well was informing us in white and black about it's purpose during enrolment hence we were well acquainted with it's main mandate before registration. Infact there was no biassnes but lots of love. There is nothing that I can point out which GiveDirectly did not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved my transfer hoping to top up and buy a parcel of land for putting up rental houses. To make end meets I do sell firewoods and shoes I still want to save some to make me realize this dream. My husband being casual labourer who hardly find a job, I am delighted that the plans we have at hand will go along way in sustaining us economically. Furthermore, I plan to buy water tanks which will act as water reservoir thus I will not be buying water for both human and animals consumption during dry seasons. Indeed this will assist us cut on our spending and at the same time saving. Thanks to GiveDirectly for financial support
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I remember it was around midday and I was relaxing at home after walking for so many kilometers to fetch water when I received a message. Then, I was so tired and deep in my thoughts and the only thing I wished was to get money so that I can draw piped water home so that my children will not have to walk for that long in search of water. I was so happy to have received the money because I knew I was going to achieve my goal.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that I nolonger wake up at four in the morning and walk for kilometers in search of water. I have a lot of peace now knowing I have water at home and I will nolonger buy water.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
For the longest time, we have been walking for so many kilometers in search of water and it got worse due to drought which has been prevailing for two years. My long life dream was to draw piped water home so that it can serve my family and also end the long struggles of walking for kilometers daily to look for water. Being enrolled in the program was a good opportunity for me to achieve my goal. I spend KES 32000 to buy pipes, KES 5000 to pay plumber and 5200 to pay for the water meter. I'm glad that I have water a home and I will nolonger have to walk for long distance under hot sun to fetch water. I spend the balance to build a toilet and my family now doesn't have to share toilet with my neighbor.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My desire has always been to have a source of water in my house. Where I can access it without having to walk far away. Tapping it from a nearby source will amount to about 6000 KES, the materials needed will amount to 12000 KES and for labor 6000 KES.
This will ease the burden I have of accessing water for my livestock. I have 3 cows and they need about 60 liters of water every day. The distance alone is frustrating not counting the shillings needed to buy it. A jerry can sell for 5 KES.
I have thought of this for a long time, I have asked around for the most affordable price to have it done, all I need is the money to kick this off.
What is the happiest part of your day?
September was a difficult month for my son and me because he injured one of his eyes. One of his friends hit his eye and the sclera was bleeding from the inside. We rushed him to the hospital because I was so afraid he would lose his eyesight. He wore spectacles for about two months while still on medication. Friends and neighbors kept saying he would lose his sight but I had faith that he would be healed. Today as I talk to you (Field Officer) I am happy that his eye is whole and he no longer wears glasses. The sun rays still affect him but not as much.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Access to water has been my main concern, especially during this season. It has been dry and only a few people have water in their homes. We have to buy from them for 5 KES, I use 70 KES every day. This is costly since I still have other needs that need our attention and the little money I receive from my husband is not sufficient he is a casual worker.
