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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?
When I received my third transfer, I cleared my loans with 15000 KES, and saved the rest for secondary education of my child who is currently in a primary school. I would be glad to see him through his education more smoothly.
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 built a kitchen that has liberated us from cooking in open with harsh environmental conditions like sporadic rains and scorching sun. And again, it has liberated me from vicious cycle of debts and currently, I live a more peaceful state of mind. Heavy debts never allowed my mind to settle.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly did well was working with more transparency. All that were promised money received but it did not do well by giving us little grant. 1000 Us Dollar was never enough to enable us accomplish our big dreams.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 buy building materials that I used to construct a kitchen. Previously I used to cook outside and I could be rained on. I have also saved some of the materials that I am planning to use to build a kiosk where I will be able to sell vegetables with ease.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having that kitchen erected in my compound. My children also dress well when going to school.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 purchasing more stock for my vegetable selling business which is my source of income. I also paid some debt i had and used the remaining money on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was from the stream to fetch water when I saw the notification of the money on my phone and I was overjoyed.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a kiosk and start a business of selling tomatoes and vegetables which will help me even after Givedirectly has left.I would also buy building materials like iron, timber and pay for labour for my kitchen construction.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I have worked hard and bought land where we stay.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have any stable income,and also that I do not have any extra land to farm.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am spending time with my family.
