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Dorca's family
Dorca
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Tailoring
faceAge:
67
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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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?
I had been constructing a permanent house and it had been halted for long since I never had means of completing it so when I received this money, I prioritized its construction and I am glad that as soon moving to a better house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because, I have managed to compete the construction of my permanent house that I had been giving me a lot of headache since I started building it in the year 2009. It came to stop all that long because I ran out of money and I never had hopes anymore or completing it. I am glad and motivated that very soon, I will be moving to a better house where we will be able to live more comfortably.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it works with no corruption but it does no do well by failing to investigate and observe on the ground what people did with the money.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all of my second transfer to build a new house since I had a small house that could accommodate us comfortable with my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is my new house.
 
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 first transfer to buy food for my family. I also bought two steel windows that I will fix in my windows.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was very exited. I did not know it could be real.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to buy cement,sand,bricks,and pay work man to build a semi permanent house for me since my current house is too old and weak and I fear that it might fall at any time.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have achieve to educated my son upto diploma level and now he is doing his degree.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my house is in a bad condition and it can fall anytime,this gives me alot of fear during rainy season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am doing my tailoring work in my house.