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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 my third transfer on fixing a steel door and three steel windows. I paid school fees for my child who is college .I also bought food for my family's consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have enough food to feed on with little struggles.I have also paid school fees for my child who is in college and now he doesn't have any school fees arrears.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by giving money to the poor in my community and now this individual households have used it on what they lacked the most.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my son in college. I am hopeful that when he clears his education,he will make his own money. Using the remaining amount,I used to repair my roof that has gotten old and was leaking. It is no longer leaking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is no longer leaking. I thank God for the money that has enabled me repair my house.
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 have not yet spent my first Transfer on College fee for my child (6,000 KES), also purchase of dry corn for food (4,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt excitement well within me since my most immediate needs would be relieved.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to take our daughter to college who cleared high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I took my children to school and they are doing small jobs which makes me proud since they are depending on themselves.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been supporting my family since we only live on small jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we have something to eat in our house.
