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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($249 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
The goal that I have is to build a house for my family. Currently we live in rented house where every end month we have to pay rent to the landlord. I would love to own a house and free myself from renting.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference is that I used my transfers to start a shoe business where I buy shoes at a wholesale price and sell them at a profit. This has really generated revenue for my household and I am grateful. Before, I used to sell fries by the road side and the money realised from that was not enough to sustain my household.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I will have bought building materials towards the construction of my house. This way I will run away from renting and I will be a free woman.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($236 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have always longed to have a cow. I have struggled through so many ways to raise money for the same but it has not been possible until Give Directly came my way. I thank Give Directly for this life changing gift.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I would want to boost my business so that I can improve my life.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a cow of my own, I have utensils which I used to borrow from my neighbour, I dress well and we eat well family.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Apart from my earlier goals, I would want boost my business.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income. My fish selling business collapsed and ever since we have had to rely on my husband's income which is hardly enough to provide everything our family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around noon whenever I am having lunch with my family. Whenever I am eating I always feel very happy.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a small business selling shoes and clothes. I will also use some of the cash to pay rent for the business premise.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a fishmonger. I was able to diligently save my profits and eventually bought a cow which used to milk.
