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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing the construction of my house which I had began using my second transfer. I fixed windows and doors and plastered the whole house. At least today I can seat and admire the nice house that I acquired through the support of GiveDirectly. besides the house construction, I purchased enough clothes my my family members who lacked proper clothes before.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly improved since I began receiving my transfers. I have acquired a lot that I didn't have before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has worked extremely well in ensuring that no third party is involved in the process of sending out the transfers. In my thought, this has encouraged transparency in its work.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy ten iron sheets that cost me 7000 KES,i bought nails worth 1600 KES,i bought timber at 16000 KES,two windows and doors that cost me 2300 KES,i paid 14000 KES for labour during the construction,i bought furniture worth 3000 KES,I paid 2200 KES for my children that cost me 2200 KES. I used the remaining amount to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so happy now that i have constructed my own home,my children now have school uniforms something they never used to have before.
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 used my token to move to my own compound KES 6800, paid school fees KES 1100 and bought utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a sewing machine, a bicycle, pay school fees and buy shoes and clothes for my children.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on the following ways; building a new house since the current house is old,I will also buy one cow as an investment that I can sell some day to get profit and lastly I intend to buy a sewing machine that will help me get some income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm most proudest of is having been able to raise my family single handedly to this far after the passing of my husband.It has not been easy given that I do not have any other sources of income other than farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on paying school fees for my children and making ends meet.I'm the only bread winner for my family and as such I'm heavily burdened.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my children are able to go to school..I believe in the power of education and any days my children spend in school without being sent home for school fees, makes me happy.
