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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Every Fishman dream is to own a fishing boat, so when I received my third transfer I bought a fishing boat which I use to hire for my daily income.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on cementing my house, buying and fixing a metal door and two steel windows at a total of 47,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer experience dust in the house that used to cause frequent flu on my children as before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying two goats 8000 KES. I paid transportation fees for sand 1000 KES of which I am planning to use it for plastering my house.I also bought food for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer I felt very happy and since then, I truly believed that GiveDirectly fulfills promises because before the transfer was sent I was doubtful as my neighbors were comparing GiveDirectly to other organization that have worked in my village and gave use false promises. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for keeping its word of alleviating poverty to the poorest household in my society
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of enough money, so proving for the family always become difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening because that is the time l get to spend time with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy knowing that l am one of those who are going to receive the transfer . This will bring a positive change in my life l will be able to complete building my house e.g plastering and buying some household items.
