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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in a private primary school, I spent some amount to buy clay which I have used to renovate my house. I bought household utensils which I lacked and the remaining amount, I spent to buy shoes for my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have built a three roomed house, my child would have been sent home for school fees and also generally my life has changed. Thank you GD for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has brought alot of development in our community. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 buy building materials that I used to build my own house. I have been staying in my co-wife's house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own house I do not have to stay in my late co-wife's house.
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 the token transfer on buying a new mattress and bed because I didn't have a good place to sleep on.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited plus my children because the cash was going to changed our life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to build a new house because this one is pretty small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I once worked as a househelp and managed to buy a got when I was still leaving in my father's compound that was the proudest achievement I made.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Am not so happy in my marriage my husband is petty since he's the bread winner I have to hold on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the day when I make stories with my fellow women and get to learn more.
