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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The peace of mind and happiness I have regained after building a decent spacious two roomed house in my compound with the third transfer is unexplainable since to me its sounds like a dream as I never forseen myself leaving from my previous one roomed house which was almost collapsing . I also paid school fees for child.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to construct a new and bigger house that can comfortably contain my family and our belongings. My previous house was old, with dilapidated walls and a leaking a roof whenever it rained.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that I have managed to construct a new house which seemed impossible before GiveDirectly came to my village. I now live in a more comfortable house together with my children. We are very grateful to GiveDirectly for making us get a proper roof over our heads.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on 4 iron sheets 2200 KES, a mattress 2000 KES, school uniform, bag and shoes for my child 1200 KES and food for my household 5650 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer to move to my own compound and build a bigger house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer in opening a shop, I had been doing this business unfortunately it collapsed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was that my child was sick but we couldn't raise money to take him to hospital.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when doing my household chores.
