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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($524 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
GiveDirectly's transfer has changed my life from grass to grace why do I say this . We used to live in a small grassed thatched house which was hardly enough to accommodate all of us comfortable. During the rainy seasons, we did not enjoy the peace that comes with having a roof over your head since that house had its roof leaking and often exposed us to the harsh climatic conditions that come with cold weather . Currently, I have a decent house and I can host my family comfortably. At time I lack words to express how my living standards have just changed for the better in an instant all because of GiveDirectly .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , GiveDirectly uplifted the living standards of my community and its economy . The money it issued was very impact full because it gave opportunity to the beneficiaries to acquire whatever they lacked . I do not see what GiveDirectly did wrong at its work .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 24,000 KES of my second transfer to buy two dairy cow . I appreciate that one of the two is calving which means an increase of livestock hence we will no longer buy milk but rather get from our own hence reduction of expenses . I bought clothes for all my family members and now on ceremonies we do represent the family decently. I bought food for my family's consumption with the remaining amount .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now am happy since my current standard of living is better than before.I have a cow and a new house in progress which makes life easy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very happy and informed my wife about it and we started budgeting for it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a cow, building materials and some for construction labor since they were the needs at that time.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great blessing to me.i have never received such an amount of non refundable cash.It will really help me in buying inputs for my farm as well as buying a cow which I don't currently have
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.After having breakfast,I go into my farm to work.Seeing the fruits of my hardwork and foreseeing what my farm may produce makes me happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Two years ago my spouse and I were unwell and were referred to see a specialist at Kenyatta National Hospital.The cost of the treatment was so high and this really strained us financially.Since then we have not been able to fully recover from that strain.This is the biggest hardship i have faced
