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Ciprine's family
Ciprine
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying sofa seat and a table .I bought two bags of maize for my family's consumption .I also paid school fees for my daughter who is in high school and now I feel relieved from the burden of the lump-sum school fees arrears that I had before.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy 2 bulls to pay for the dowry and bought food for my family.I also paid school fees for my daughter.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy to be recognized and respected as a women that the biggest difference in my daily life.
 
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 to buy food for my family and caltivate my piece of land with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,its evidence to me now that GiveDirectly is very a transparent organization.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my source of income is minimal which makes me lack money for food and other basic needs for my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the evening after selling firewood.This is because I can then afford to eat with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It is going to boost my income because right now I depend on collecting and selling firewood but with this money I intend to start a small business.