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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($523 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?
Having an additional dairy cow on my herd is a life changer that I can proudly mention. This dairy cow has given birth to a young one hence I do milk for free for my family consumption. Previously, I used to buy milk from my neighbors and it was indeed so costly. In addition , with the expansion of my herd I expect more milk that I shall sell to generate an income. I believe the little money I will be getting from this business will enable me to pay school fees for my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , GiveDirectly did well through giving money without conditions since most of my community members who were beneficiaries lacked decent house as they stayed in grassed thatched ones . They decided to build decent iron sheet houses .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 20,000 KES of my second transfer to complete the construction of my wooden house . Today , I have a peace of mind and I enjoy the conform of my home since I now fit in the status quo like of my other villagers . I bought a dairy cow to add onto the one I had . I also bought a 14 inch television set for my family to have a source of entertainment .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that my child is well now as I believe if not with the help I got from GD i wouldn't have managed by myself.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got these transfer I felt so relieve as I had no otherwise to get money as I had exhausted all the resources I had.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer from GD, my child was hospitalized and I spent large amount on her medication.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have a sick child currently admitted in hospital and I will use this money to settle hospital bills. This mean I will not struggle to get money to settle the bill since I was thinking to sell part of my land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. Seeing my family happy and healthy starts my day well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is failing to put my children in a boarding School. I will use this money to generate more income through starting a new business and eventually put my children in a better School.
