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Felix
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on finishing my new house at 42,000 KES, paid 5,000 KES college fee for my sister in college.
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 never received the transfer in that I now have a my own house, unlike before when I used to sleep with sheep.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving the money to the recipients unconditionally for them to decide on how to spent. GD Field staff are also very friendly whenever they visit us.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house since I was sleeping in sheep's house.I also painted my grandmother's house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own house where I can stay and sleep comfortably.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 5,000 KES to buy 1 roll of barbed wire for fencing, bought 22 poles for 4,400 KES and transport cost was 400 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy construction materials and construct a new house as the current one is very small and cannot fit me properly together with my belongings.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to buy iron sheets, sand, bricks and other building materials so that I can build a better house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my work of house keeping that helps to feed me and take care of my personal needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is not being able to go to school due to lack of school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am with my mother making stories