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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 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 constructing a 4 -roomed house that utilized 40 pieces of iron sheets. This was a very great transition from the tiny, ugly and leaking house that I possessed before. I found it very challenging consoling my children who cried a lot for being rained on during rainy seasons. I could go an extra mile of seeking for hostage at the neighborhood at such times, something which brought us much shame as community members were left wondering how long we would undergo that.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly changed much more than it would were it not for the transfers. I am cork sure I would still be living the miserable life I did before. My children would still be grieving for better housing which would all go in vain. Am very grateful that that's no more.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I feel that GiveDirectly has moved mountains in most villages which other organisations could not move. Reaching out to each and every individual is the most recognizable thing I can attest. Honestly, GiveDirectly deserves all the appreciations.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials which I am planning to use in building a new house. I also sent some cash to my daughter for her school fee. I then spent the rest in buying food form my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The greatest difference in my life now is that I am more at peace because my daughter is settled in school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy timber that i will use to construct a new house.This cost me 5000 KES. The remaining i use to buy corn and daily food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to spend my upcoming transfer to construct a new house since the house i am living in now is in bad state.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to spend part of the transfer to build a bigger house because this one is small and is in a bad status. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to buy three cows for my dowry that my husband has not been able to pay. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to pay school fees for our child who will be joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is that, from our little savings, we have already bought thirty pieces of iron sheets which we plan to use for building of our house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we're facing is living in this small house that can not accommodate the eight of us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am selling vegetables to the villagers with anticipation of making some income.
