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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy a cow. Used a portion of the remainder to complete my pit latrine. Completed the water well I started constructing with the first transfer. I also purchased corns for family 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 bulls for farming which I bought with the second transfer. Again, I have water at the door step which I constructed with the transfers and no longer walk long distance in search of water.
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 is up to its promise. I wish GD should continue helping us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying bricks which were used to construct a pit latrine and bathroom in my compound for hygiene and privacy purposes. I also paid my children school fees and bought a cow as an investment for future school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid my children school fees without borrowing from anyone.
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 6700 KES of the first transfer on constructing borehole and spent the rest of the money on paying school fee.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the message that confirmed I received the money I got so happy and prayed for the blessing.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when my husband died and his brothers plotted on ways they would take away the piece of land which was to be given to my husband and me. We had to involve the chief and police which made them to hate me more.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to cultivate my farm and I harvest in plenty.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money will change my life because I have been waiting for so long for the money meant to assist widows but I have not been lucky. Give directly money does not discriminate and I know from now on people will not look down on me,since am going to make good use of the money.
