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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer to purchase a piece of land. We currently live in my father's in law land hence we felt it wise to purchase a piece of land where we can as well own our own home. This has brought much joy in our hearts as a family because the dream is finally materializing. We have not yet moved to the new home but we are in the process of doing so thanks to GD.
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 the bigger part of my transfers to buy two cows which helps in me in ploughing my piece of land, and two goats which I will use as an investment. The remaining part of the transfers was spent on buying food for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly gives money which is non refundable, and one does not have to worry that their properties will be auctioned.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I can now rest from ploughing my big farm with a hand hoe, as I bought cows which helps me in farming.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire first transfer to buy 12 bags of cement which I will use to renovate my house from house to plastered
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because for the first time, I received a huge amount of money which I did not work for.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is tilling our land to grow crops for family consumption
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning after waking up and praying for my family.
