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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on fishing implements and nets (30,000 KES), and hired a fishing boat at the rate of 3,000 KES per month because we need a reasonable source of income to sustain the family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 secondary school fee of 30000 KES and used the rest of the money on renovating my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having cleared school fee so I feel free and the little money we get we can use on other things.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I dug and built a 16-foot latrine since I never had one. I could always feel ashamed especially when visited with friends. Any time they would ask for a place for a long call, I would point the nearby bush.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money when I went to ask for after-work pay from a friend I hard worked for. I cultivated her farm and when It reached the time of payment, she was taking us around circles. This raised a very strong argument and before we could start fighting one another, I had a message notification and when I checked, it was my first transfer from Give Directly. I buried the hatchet and ran back home since my problem was solved.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money for food and school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the evening when I come back from the market with food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to improve my life because I intend to improve my house.I will also pay fees for my children.
