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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 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 opening a shop business at a nearby market centre. I had done this kind of a business though under somebody and realized how good the business was in terms of profit yielding. I am glad that my prayers of owning my own shop was finally answered. I am so proud to serve my community with a variety of all items, a courtesy of GiveDirectly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed a lot with the transfers from GiveDirectly. I am happily engaged in my shop, working diligently to ensure that my customers are served well and maximum profit reaped. I am capable of acquiring all the basic needs that my family may need.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly works well by giving people a very huge a mount of money to help them solve the various financial problems they are facing in life. One thing I would recommend about the program is giving more consideration to the elderly than the youths as was done.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on starting a business because I always desire to give my children good life and wanted a way I could sustain it.I also bought clothes,maize and sugar for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are very healthy because I am able to get returns from my business and buy food and clothes for them.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When i received the money i bought a calf worth 9,000KES. The remaining 500KES i bought food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When i get this money i want to buy another cow and start a business of fish mongering.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on buying two cows which I can later sell for profit to help me educate my children, secondly I intend to start up a small vegetables business which will help me with daily income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to raise my three children single handedly after their father left us.The journey has not been easy since I do not have any proper source of income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on making ends meet,this is because I'm a single mother and I have no source of income at all.I do casual jobs around to keep going.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm resting after cleaning around and finishing all the house chores.
