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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I spent it on 2 cows. I decided to spend the whole amount on livestock since I realized that if I could spend this money as opposed to investing it, I would go back to hard life-wallowing in poverty. I can now talk with a lot of courage since Give Directly has given me a sustainable wealth.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received cash transfer in that I managed to go back to school and currently, I have more skills and knowledge that can help me change the world.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly does well is that it sends us money directly. However, I would encourage it to enroll more than the number they offered help last time. I have a feeling that not all the poorest were reached to and there is need to improve on this.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle which helps in the supply of my business items. I also started a small business and ploughed my hand.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to meet my daily needs since I have good a income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to pay school fees worth 8000 KES .I also purchased a half a sack of maize worth 1720 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on farming activities and start my own small business enterprise
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on college fees for my husband who has enrolled in a teachers training college. I am also planning to spend the rest of the transfer on household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I have my own home, which we built together with my husband using money saved from our doughnut making business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough food for my family whenever the crops fail, either due to drought or floods.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am counting cash from the day's sales of doughnuts.
