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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to built an iron roofed. Invested a portion of the transfer in sugar cane plantation. I also purchased other household items with the rest of the money.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have a lot of hope that I'll get a good harvest from my cane investemnt. Besides, I now have some animals which I bought with the second transfer and hopefully they will increase in number.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it has improved our livelihood. I have a feeling that GD should continue helping us.
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 transfer on investing in sugarcane and maize farming by leasing farm land and ploughing and planting it with quality seeds. I also bought a goat which I am rearing and used the rest of the transfer on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now afford to pay casual laborers to help me in the farm and through this I am sure my farm will get a good harvest and I will have enough food for my family and maybe sell some for some profit.
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 purchase 1 bag of dry corn for food (4,000 KES), 2 goats (4,000 KES) that we wish to multiply, as well as primary school uniform for our 3 children (2,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very joyful and my hope was renewed , since I was able to confirm at this point that GD promise is real and so is the money; You see, if someone promises you a free and an unusual gift, before you receive it you may have a problem believing.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to build another house since the current one is thatched roofed and leaks during rainy seasons, I also intend to buy one dairy cow to raise.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Owning three goats has been my proudest achievement since they remind me of a time when I worked hard and saved money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I'm a trained painter but getting painting contracts has been very hard,I'm therefore forced to look for small job opportunities which in most cases is hard to even find.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Coming back home in evening with food for my family makes me happy as this means they won't sleep hungry.
