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Catherine
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I constructed a house in my own compound using the second transfer, but I had not plastered it, so when I received my third transfer I spent some on buying cement and sand that I used to plaster the floor. I also had a sick child who was admitted at the hospital and I spent some money to settle bills for her to be discharged. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes. I am very excited when I speak to any GiveDirectly staff when I remember what they have done to me and my family.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer on buying sofa-set 25,000 KES, 2 doors 6,000 KES, 3 windows 9,000 KES, school fees 5,000 KES and utensil 4,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built comfortable house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a steel door for 8000 KES, maize for 1000 KES and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum to finish building my house.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a three roomed semi-permanent house, buy furnitures and household items finally pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
building an iron sheet house is my greatest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees for our children is very hard for us since our income is very low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Waking up healthy and alive.