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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 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?
My life is different in that, I had a plan to start fruit juice business, I had bought blending machine because that was the kind of business I was doing before getting married, and since there was no electricity in my house, it seemed to be difficult to implement the idea. Now I have started the business and it's paying. I believe that out of this business, I will be able to provide for the family, both for family needs and savings for the future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has pulled us to a certain level economically. I could have not made it in the Hospital without money and my husband's effort to raised money for the same was paralyzed. Instead, it resulted to gossip within the village. I also managed to do electric installation in my house for electricity. With this, I will be able to have power to help me in fruit blending to produce juice to sell within the local market.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on hospital bill, Electric installation for my house and School fees. I was sick and admitted in the hospital for three weeks, and the medical bill was needed to be paid before I was discharged. There was no source of money to pay the bill and I don't know how the situation might have been were it not for GD transfer. I also did electric installation in my house being that I had already applied for electricity.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
At the moment, my husband wants to build a new house for the family and also start a small scale business that will help the entire house as we move into the future.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy at the moment when I received cash from the organization. I thought it was time to change to my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the money to buy new iron sheets and timber that I will use to build a new house in the foresseable future. I also used part of the money to buy food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to open an Mpesa shop in the village, part of the transfer will go towards building a better house using cement and bricks. I will save the remaining amount which will be used in paying school fees for my child who will be joining nursery school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am reading a novel. This makes me happy as it makes me forget about my problems and hope for a better future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that getting food for my family is not easy because my husband and I do not have a reliable source of income.
