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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I bought an an acre piece of land where I am planning to put up some rental houses that can change my life for good. I expect to earn handsomely and never to go back to poverty again in my life.
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 transfer in that my value has increased. I have an asset-a piece of land which I can sell at a profit or where I can carry out various development projects that can change my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it doesn't discriminate the poorest however, I would be more glad to hear that the poorest can be offered help a little longer so that our lives may change for good.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 45000 KES,of my second transfer to pay school fee for my husband who is in college and my child in primary school.I used the balance to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my husband has managed to pay his fee and further his education,i have also bought some goats i never had before. I am so happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to pay primary school fees for my child KES 4000, and used 6000 to clear fee balance and retrieve our diploma certificates.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to start a cereals business with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to renovate my house and to further my studies.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have gone to college and I have my papers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I lack school fees to further my studies and the monet to take my child to school with.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my children taking care of them.
