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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 most of my third transfer to buy a cow which unfortunately died, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and also paid school fees for sibling who is in high school. I bought a bed and a mattress which I did not have, I bought bedding for my self and my children and the remaining amount, I have kept aside to use in starting a cereals business, clothes for my children and my own medication.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have managed to pay school fees for my sibling and also I would not managed to renovate my house to how it is now. This has made me very happy and I thank GD so much.
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 changed the lives of recipients in our community. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well in our community.
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 my second transfer on building soil, sand, cement and labour costs for repairing my old house. I also spent on a mattress, water containers and mortuary bills for my late mother who passed during that moment when I received the transfers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I repaired my house which would have collapsed on me. I am no longer worried of a leaking roof, dusty floor and worn out walls because I have cemented it. Thanks to GD.
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 paying hospital bill for my mother, I bought a goat for rearing, I bought hybrid maize seeds and fertilizer for planting so as to improve my yield and the remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of corn for consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received my transfer. It was on a Monday the very day my mother was admitted at siaya hospital hence the transfer was of help to pay the admission chargers.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have food shortage in my house since I do not have any stable income.My other challenge is that I lack even little things like bedding to sleep on with my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I get paid after working for someone because I am assured of buying some food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that I will stop working in people's farms because I will use it to start my own business and that would enable me sustain my family well.
