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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 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 pay my child in university fee. Paid my primary school child fee. Bought some two sheep. I also invested the rest in cooking oil business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my university daughter is always in school after paying her fee and hopefully she will excel in her academics and support her siblings after securing a job. Apart from that, I have some animals which I can resale when in financial problems.
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 uplifted the livelihood of the very poor in the community. At the moment, I'm not certain of what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my two children in secondary school. One is in the University and another in secondary school. I could have not made it without the support I received from GiveDirectly. Using the remaining amount,I also spent on buying food for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are in school now. Were it not for the transfers,they could have not been in school.
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 my first transfer on buying for my children uniform so that they can be neat and clean at school. I also bought food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited the moment I received my transfer. It was great day indeed. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer in i paying school fees for my two children in college.l also intend to spend the remaining part of the transfer in buying food and clothes for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to send my daughter to the university
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge in my life is making ends meet. Food prices are high.We are living from hand to mouth,l have not managed to save some money to start income generating activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when l have a family devotion with my children before going to bed.
