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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($523 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is that I have a piece of land where I can do my farming unlike before when I was straining when it comes to planting season.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving everyone cash is the best thing and has helped each and every life they have touched.
So far so good, they have not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a piece of land which I will use for farming and the rest on iron sheets which I will use in building a new house.
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 biggest difference in my life is that now am happier than ever before because we enough have food. To me GD has really changed my life as I can get enough food and wake u strong and work in my farm.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I receive payment from GD, I was so happy and say big thank you to Give Directly for the support we got. My family can now have three meals a day unlike before we would sleep without food.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The first payment I got from Give Directly I spent KES 2500 to buy an ox for farming. I also spent part of it to maize for consumption and other food stuffs. I spent a portion to buy clothes for myself and my wife. The moment we got the transfer we had no food but after receiving the money we bought enough food. Am left with small amount for personal use.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am from work and I can now relax with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the loss of my parents. This left me so sad and depressed because I could.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy. I can't even believe that I am going to get it. At least I will now be able to build a semi permanent house for my family
