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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy two cow bulls for farming and so l will not spend money gain to hire people to work on my farm any more. The remaining balance l spent to buy clothing for my children.
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 on paying dowry on behalf of my late spouse. Traditionally, I had to do so in order to continue staying in this matrimonial home legally. I also purchased enough food for my children who were fully dependent on me for anything need.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has greatly changed with the transfer from GiveDirectly as I no longer suffer from lack of food for my children neither do I feel stressed up over the heavy burden of being a single parent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying fee to reduce on the balance, bought food for the family consumption and used most of the amount on purchasing a sofa set since I had none in my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was filled with joy. I had not gone to the farm in the morning because I was filling unwell but on receiving the message from GiveDirectly about the transfer, I got the energy to perform the work hence went to the farm in the evening.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children since my husband died nine years ago and I don't have proper source of income to sustain my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is during lunch time when I am able to provide food for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me;one I will finish constructing my house, then I will use the remaining amount to clear fee arrears for my children.
