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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I combined my third transfer to the second one and bought building materials and enlarged my house which my major problem by then.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building materials like iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to extend my house to be much bigger since the once I was living in was small. I bought steel window and door which I have already fixed on my house and the remaining amount, I spent to buy sand which I will use to cement my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well in sending us money which has uplifted the living standards of recipients through building of decent houses. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not be living in a much spacious house like the one am living in now but would still be living in my small house which was very uncomfortable with the children. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 first transfer on paying school fees for my child who is in high school . I have also saved some amount of money 5000 KES which I am planning to use it on building a decent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt like I was filled with joy from God hence I thanked God for helping me through overcoming school fees challenges I been facing for a while now thus I was certain that my children will find it easier to attend school with limited absenteeism.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is lack of food to feed the large family that I have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when giving thanks to the Lord during my evening prayer.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that, the quality education I had wanted my son to get is going to be achieved. This money is enough to let him complete his secondary school education.
