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Selly
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Kenya RCT Basic Income
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68th Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($19 USD)
access_time 3 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Despite my current health challenges, I have been looking for ways to enhance my farming activities. The support from GiveDirectly has made this endeavor somewhat easier, as it aids in covering labor charges for tilling and purchasing certified seeds. Looking into the coming year and beyond, my aspiration is to further develop my farming with the assistance of my daughter, with whom I reside at home, and my grandchildren. The goal is to optimize the support received, making farming more productive for the well-being of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing outstanding work that has had a significant impact not only on me but also on other neighbors. I am grateful that I can access medication without any challenges when I am not feeling well, and like any other member of the village who received support, I can purchase foodstuff after every transfer. I wholeheartedly support the program and even hope that GiveDirectly plans to extend its impact to other villages.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I got the most recent transfer, I was dealing with health issues, so I used the entire amount to buy medication, which I am still taking. The cost of medical treatment is high, but I am grateful that the support from GiveDirectly has allowed me to address my health needs. I am feeling better, and even though I have not finished the full dose, I plan to use the next transfer for check-ups and to purchase additional medication. The ongoing support from GiveDirectly has been crucial in aiding my recovery, and I appreciate it.
 
56th Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($24 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I will to continue purchasing goats so that in the near future I will sell them to buy a dairy cow. This will enable me to cut the daily cost of purchasing milk.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The registration was perfectly done and all the people received the transfer. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money I received from GiveDirectly on purchasing a goat worth KES 2500 and the remaining amount of money I spent on food for the family
 
52nd Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($24 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
48th Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($25 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
44th Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($26 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
40th Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($27 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
36th Payment
Transfer Amount
2950 KES ($27 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
32nd Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($21 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
28th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($21 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.