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Gordon
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
58
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a house since my previous house was small and almost falling down and bought food for my family,I also bought 2 sheep and start poultry business for my daily upkeep.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My Life different if I never received the transfer I wouldn't have built such a nice house.thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The fact that GD brought a great impact to community development ,they should also explained to people the eligibility part because many were left without any communication.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house because the previous one was in a bad shape as the roof was leaking and the wall and roofing poles had been eaten into by the carpenter ants.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having anew house that is more comfortable hence i don't have to worry about my roof being blown away or my walls falling apart.
 
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 spent my first transfer to buy food for my household worth 4000 KES. I bought drugs worth 3550 KES and i spent the rest to buy daily food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to construct a poultry house and start poultry farming and expand my rice plantation.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to buy food and household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is saving some money and buying some chickens which I rear in my compound.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is the physical disability that has afflicted me, which means that I cannot perform certain tasks unaided.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting at home and listening to the radio.