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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($501 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?
The biggest difference in my daily life is the house that I have build. It has helped me to put up an iron-roofed house that is on drier grounds. The grass-thatched houses were leaking during the current heavy rains. The ground on which I had put up the other old house was damp and not conducive for my family to live in. I am happy that I have been able to move my family to some better house which is would not have been possible without the transfers that I have received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in that they brought assistance right to our homes. The process of moving from house to house ensured that no one was unfairly left out of the project. This is what makes me happy that the organization did well to deliver aid fairly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on building a house. I used the money to buy roofing sheets and wood for house construction. I then bought sheep because keeping livestock is profitable. I then bought foodstuffs for the household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is I have bought a dairy cow. I used to buy milk from my neighbors and it was so costly for me. I depend on small scale farming where I plant vegetables. The amount of money I could get from these casual jobs was so small and it could not gather for all the basic including paying school fees for my children in primary. I used to wake up early in the morning to look for a job and come back home late at night, this was denying me an opportunity to bond well with my children. When I received the money from GiveDirectly I bought a dairy cow. Currently, I no longer buy milk, I saved the money that I could have used to pay part of the school fees for my children. I no longer do much of the casual jobs and I have devoted my time to work on my own farm. My children no longer miss to have milk and they are so happy and very healthy. I am so much grateful for the support because it has made me have peace of mind which I didn't have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy. I remember it was very early in the morning around 6:30 Am when I heard a message notification on my phone. When I checked it I could not believe my eyes because I have never received such an amount of money before. I knew I would be able to buy a dairy cow to reduce the cost of buying milk. My family members also really celebrated much.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a dairy cow. I used to buy milk and it was so costly for me, I also bought three sheep and the rest of the money I used it to buy food and clothes for the family.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a cow as well as keep some chicken.Having young children requires that one has a source of milk to substitute their diet.I have not been able to buy one because of lack of money and these transfers have provided me that opportunity to actualize it.I will also build a poultry house and then buy some chicken and through sale of eggs be able to provide the daily needs of my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.After working all day in the farm amidst taking care of my five month old daughter,I finally get time to rest at the end of the day.During the day,I get so tired and when my children come back from school,am a bit relieved because I let them take care of the baby as I take a rest.This makes me happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a single parent,all the needs that my family has are all on me.I have four children and raising them all alone has always been very difficult owing to the fact that I do not have a job.All I depend on is the small piece of land that my parents gave me.Aside from food,am required to provide for their school fees and health when need arises.All these cannot be covered by my farm proceeds and therefore raising a family under these circumstances is the biggest hardship I have faced
