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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer is that we have relatively adequate milk for consumption as a family. Accordingly, we no longer spend money on a daily basis - a practice that required continued presence of money. Moreover, we enjoy better health as a family following the presence of sufficient milk that supplement our diet. Thanks a lot GiveDirectly for the support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in the way it ensures that all the deserving households attained the transfers. There were no any instances of favoritism, discrimination or nepotism which could have otherwise impacted negatively on the selection process. Accordingly, virtually every household in our village is satisfied with the financial boost from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of my second transfer on purchasing a cow since we did not have one to provide us with milk. Besides, I used 10000 KES on acquiring furniture for our house. Still, I spent 10000 KES on buying clothes, shoes, blanket, and mattress for my family members. Moreover, I acquired maize at 2200 KES for consumption by my family. Finally, I utilized the remaining amount of 800 KES on buying sugar, tea leaves and cooking fat for our family's use.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I can now provide for my family comfortably and our lifestyle has generally changed for the better.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was already awake when the message came in. I got so excited when I received the money and I could not wait to go and withdraw.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to build a new new house for my family and also bought a cow for rearing. I also bought food for my family and planning to buy clothes for myself and family.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my husband and I are going to build a new house. Currently we only have a single house that serve as a kitchen, living room and bedroom for both our 3 children and the two of us. We are going to build a kitchen that will contain our children's bedroom. Secondly, I want to train as a saloonist after which I will open a saloon of my own before the end of this year. This will mean an extra source of income to sustain our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Our children come home from school in the afternoon. They are a source of our happiness. They make us come alive when they're around us with their incessant jokes. I look forward to every afternoon and this is the happiest part of my day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband was admitted to Tenwek Mission Hospital in 2008 for 8 days. It all started when he began to persistently throw up blood and diarrhea. He was diagnosed with malignant ulcers that saw him spend 2 days in the ICU. I thought we were losing him (tears). He is the main breadwinner of the family and I knew life was going to be hard now that he could no longer perform heavy casual jobs as recommended by the doctor. We were financially drained to the point of selling a piece of land to settle the bills. We still owe the hospital an amount of Kshs 30, 000, to which they have since held my husband's identification document as collateral. This is the biggest hardship I have faced in my life.
