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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to iron sheets and timber which I have used to build my new house which is much bigger that the one I was living in. I also dug and built a pit latrine in my compound because I was using my neighbor's and this would always bring conflicts among us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now live in a big house which I could not dream of building due to my financial status and this makes me very happy and proud as a man. Thank you GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by providing unconditional cash transfers, leaving recipients to make their own decisions on how to spend the money. What they did not do well is stopping transfers of those who did not spend their transfers wisely.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy 3 cows which we took to my parents as my dowry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the happiness which now exist in my heart due to dowry that has been taken to my parents. This is because, a according to our customs, any woman whose dowry hasn't been paid is worthless and shouldn't talk among other women. Therefore, now I'm worthy and I can contribute where other women are talking. This is so wonderful.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I received the money and bought 10 iron sheets that i want to use to construct a new house as the house i stay in now is leaking. I spent 6500KES,the remaining 3500KES i bought one sack of maize atleast to eat with my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to add more iron sheets and the remaining amount i want my husband to pay my dowry.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on buying a handcart which my husband will use to transport goods in the market at a fee, and also on iron sheets so that I can change the roof of my house from thatch to iron.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is settling down in my marriage and being able to live in our house in peace.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of a steady source of income. My family has grown bigger but there is no meaningful work I am doing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening evening when I am having a quiet time with my husband.
