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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($533 USD)
access_time 5 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 that I have been able to buy an ox for ploughing hence I no longer practice labour exchange with my neighbours which was time-consuming. I am glad that I have been able to cultivate a bigger parcel of land unlike before when I used to cultivate my farm by hands or do labour exchange, as a result, the yields were little because I could complete cultivating my farm late. For instants, I had to work on my neighbours' farm as well to get money and buy my farm inputs such as seeds. Therefore, I am certain of enough yields at the end of this harvest to feed my family and sell part of it for an extra income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by giving transfers directly on recipient's phone without involving intermediaries that enhance all eligible recipients gets the money with just and also they educated recipients on security measures which have prevented loss of their transfers. I personally do not see what GiveDirectly doesn't do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying an ox to plough and cultivate my farm and also get an extra income through cultivating my neighbours' farms at a fee as well. I have been able to cultivate a bigger parcel of land unlike before when I used to cultivate my farm by hand. Previously, the yields were little because I completed the cultivation late as I had to work on my neighbours' farm as well to get money and buy inputs such as seeds. Therefore, I am certain of enough yields at the end of this harvest to feed my family. The remaining amount I spent on paying masonry who has assisted me to build my kitchen and I also bought food as well for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own bull and this will make my life so comfortable when the time comes for ploughing.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received the money. I have never handled such an amount in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bull for ploughing and some part of it on buying iron sheets that I will use to build a more spacious house that can accommodate my family more comfortably.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel happy that am soon going to receive money from Givedirectly.Am planning to buy an oxen for ploughing and pay school for my child and that makes me happy because change of life is imminent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon ranging from 2pm to 4pm.This is after each day's hard labour from the sugarcane plantation when I just sit and relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of food.I earn very little amount of money that can not even provide adequate food for my family.
