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Shem
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
59
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a kitchen which also works as a bedroom for my children. I also bought some cattle that is two sheep and a goat.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have seen a lot of difference in my life because I was able to buy my own cattle and now I also have my own beautifully built home all because of the transfers i got from give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I liked that the money was given directly and not sent through someone else. i do not see anything that the organization has a weakness in because all their operations are up to per.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on building a house which was my major priority. My old house was too small and I always sat outside with my visitors. This was so embarrassing especially during the rainy season because they'd be rained on.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have built a big nice house. There's room for everyone and my visitors will never be rained on again. Cutesy of the cash transfer from Givedirectly.
 
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 spent 6,500 KES from my first transfer to buy iron sheets, used 1,500 KES to pay school fees for my children, and the remaining 2,000 KES to buy food for my family
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to build a better and bigger house for my family and buy some livestock
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building materials in order to build a larger house. My current house is too small, given the size of my family, and so I need to build a larger one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is taking care of my junior siblings after our father died and mother ran away, leaving me as the sole provider for my siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being without work and having to look after my family and to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening evening when I have confirmed that every family member is fine and safe.