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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a sewing machine for my spouse since she is a tailor, I bought cow which is soon giving birth to provide my family with milk and two sheep. The remaining amount, I spent to buy delight solar lamp to relieve me the burden of buying kerosene and also school uniform for my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I am now self employed since I have my own welding machine and grinder. This makes me very happy because I can now take good care of my family's financial needs. Thank you GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
in my opinion, GiveDirectly has changed the look of our village andalso it has uplifyed the living standards of recipients in our community. I have not seen
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My children never had a place to sleep till I received this my second transfer and constructed for them a house where they eat and sleep more comfortably.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I am self-employed. I started a carpentry shop where I work. I am the boss of my job and I enjoy doing the job.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying utensils so as I don't borrow from neighbors when I have visitors. The remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of maize for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I receive my transfer. It was the best moment in my life. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a toilet, because currently, we don't have one. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy two cows, that would provide us with milk for family use, and also would be as an investment for our family. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to lease a house at Kabong'o centre, where we plan to start a welding shop, and also buy materials, because already, we have a welding machine.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is, having built this our house, with savings I got from the sales of rice, that we cultivated.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, providing food for our family, due to unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I have earned some income and bought food for my family.
