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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had constructed a new house using my second transfer, but I had not plastered it, so when I received my third transfer, I bought cement and sand that I used to plaster it. I am asthmatic and the felt the dust was too much, so this is a way of doing away with the dust completely for the sake of my health.
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 on buying materials that I used to construct a new house. My old house was leaking as the roof had worn out.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a nice house. I am no longer rained on. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the money.
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 most of my transfer on buying a mattress because my husband and I desired to have a comfortable place for sleeping as the one we had was thin and worn out. I spent the remaining money on school fees for my children and food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was home resting when I received my money and I felt great since I knew I would be able to buy what I wanted.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardships I'm currently facing are lack of clean and safe water due to drought, food insecurity and lack of school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment of the day is in the morning when I see my family has waken up well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel happy because, I will be able to build a nice house since this one leaks when it rains. I will also be able to pay school fees for my children who sometimes stays at home due to lack of school fees.
