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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The hardship of living in a rust old iron sheet roof with holes in it that leaked when it rained and to make the matter worse it was hosting six of us in one roomed house was a situation that I never imagined getting out of due to my low income hence I spent my third transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed newly iron sheet house and now I am happy since I have gained the comfort of a home .I also bought a bag of maize and five plastic chairs.I am thankful to GiveDirectly for the financial empowerment.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 buulidng materials like iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build my house. The remaining amount, I spent to pay laborers and school fees for my child who is in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that, I now live in an iron roofed house as compared to the house I was living in which the roof was covered with polythene and a mat. Thank you GD
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 4,000 KES to buy timber, I bought a sack of maize at 4,400 KES for consumption and the remaining amount I spent to buy food and other household items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I am living in a plastic house since am a widow. I knew that I was now going to get a decent house to live in with my family.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is in finding means to support my family being a single parent. It is not easy to provide food and education needs for the family because I have no reliable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when am still fresh and have time to plan for the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is an eye opener. I have lived in this bad tiny house for a year and I see this as an opportunity to get better housing. It will also reduce school fees burden that I have.
