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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy cow-bulls for farming since this was the main problem that l had. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my child in primary school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different if l could not have received transfer is that, l could still be hiring other people's cows.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has really improve people's live by giving people money directly and not using corrupt authorities.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used the larger portion to buy construction materials that I used to complete my house which my husband left halfway when he died. I used the remaining amount to dig a well. I feel so happy for a better shelter and clean water. This has protected me from harsh climate and security in general.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is being relieved of stress, especially in poor shelter that exposed my household to rains and destruction of property.
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?
I paid school fees of 7000 KES to my son and bought maize and food with my first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upoming transfer on completion of my house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to use the transfer in paying school fees for my son in form three, use part of it in cementing my floor and use the remaining in buying food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
We have struggled to pay school fees for our child up to secondary level,through farming we have also achieved to build a house that we always wanted to have.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is raising school fees for our son in form three.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is when I am working in the farm knowing that I would get food for my family.
