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Isack
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
35
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to plaster my house since it was very dusty and this was not for my health and l also felt that this was the easiest way to make it durable. The remaining balance l spent to install electricity,this has saved me from spending money to buy paraffin almost every day.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
It has helped me think firmly and right now am stable financially and my home has stood firm. There were some things I dint have and now I have them this has built my confidence too.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls for ploughing I used to dig using a digging hoe and it was tiring, then I hired to people to help me with the ploughing. I am a carpenter so I used some of the transfer to buy some equipment I need to help me do the work with ease without borrowing or hiring from someone, I also plastered the walls and floor of my house because of the dust that emitted from the ground which was causing sickness to my household. Then lastly I bought a television and radio to keep my children entertained they used to watch from the neighbors and sometimes they could be chased away from the house which was embarrassing to me that is why I bought one so they would not go to the neighbors.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion all I see is the advantages that Give Directly has made in peoples lives, they have impacted people lives and people have changed their lives even the thinking they are more confident now than before.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying 2,000 KES school fee for my two children in primary school, bought a bag and half of maize at 3,200 KES, I then used the rest of the cash on utensils and bedding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because I was so financially down.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack a job that would earn me money to support my family hence a lot of stress in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings are my happiest part of the day when my family members have woken up well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfers means that I am going to live a better life together with my family. Things are going to change with money at hand.