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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets where we currently live more comfortably.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Currently , I live in a better house where I live more comfortably as opposed to before when I lived in a grass-thatched house where I was being rained on. Besides, the transfers helped me seek for treatment for my son who had been suffering from chronic illness but I thank God, he is now well. These are major differences that if it were not transfers from Give Directly, I would have not managed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, I was impressed with the fact that Give Directly sent us money directly with no corruption involved. But, the number it enrolled in villages was low and I would urge it next time it considers helping more people.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I bought a half acre piece of land. I never had a land of mine something that restricted my development process but courtesy of Give Directly, I have acquired a very big asset in life and it is where I will soon be moving to live in.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have a land under my name. I have a place to build a home and very soon, I will be having my home there too. If it were not Give Directly, this dream would still be a mirage for me to achieve.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy furniture. I used to sit on stools so when I got the transfer,I thought it wise to purchase seats. I am so happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I felt so happy. I did not imagine it could be true.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer on buying furniture, it's what we do not have now. With the rest of the transfers I plan to buy iron sheets then build a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to buy a cow from my group savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced was losing my only cow, I had to save to buy it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cooking mandazi because I know I am going to sell them and get good money.
