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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 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 timber which I have used to build my house, I bought clay to renovate my house and also paid laborers who are building my house. The remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
As a widow, I never expected to live in a four roomed house since I had no one to help me or even support me but this was possible in my life because of the transfer. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has uplifted the living standards of the recipients in our village. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 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 42 iron sheets and nails at 45,000 KES then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and paid 5,000 KES school fee for my child in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now less stressed and very hopeful of having a better house and my child is also going to smoothly clear his high school education.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fee arrears for my child in high school then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy being that I was so stressed on what my children were going to eat that evening.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part the money to expand my business to generate income to help support my children. Secondly l would wish to build a new house because my house is in a very bad condition. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my daughter in high school and my son who is joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through hard work l have managed to buy a motorbike which is really helping me in generating income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to sustain my children after the death of my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of is in the evening after selling clothes and getting some money to support my children.
