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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on constructing a pit latrine since all my family members could rely on the one latrine that was in the neighborhood. I also purchased windows and doors and renovated my house which initially lacked windows and doors and exposed us to a lot of insecurity threat.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received any transfer since I can currently leave my home without any worries of someone breaking in after me to steal my property.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has worked so well in maintaining its promises, not as other organisations, which only promises but fail to fulfill the promises. There is nothing wrong I have seen the organisation do that I may comment on.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials like steel doors, steel windows and paid laborers who were finishing my house. I also spent some amount on transportation of the materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a big and beautiful house as compared to the one I was living in.
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 my first transfer on purchase of 1 steel door (7,500 KES) and 1 wooden seat (2,500 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt great joy because to me GD transfer idea is noble, but for me personally to be a beneficiary is a great miracle in itself!!
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend this transfer to finish building my house.It has stayed for long more than five years, without windows and doors because of lack of good income.
I also plan to build a toilet and a separate kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is working hard to take care of my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how I can finish building my house.It has stayed more than 8years even without a door because the little we get goes to food and school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when I'm in my business.It makes me happy because I know by the end of the day,I can get what to eat with my children.
