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Dorothy's family
Dorothy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 buy cement, sand and chipping dust which I have used to renovate my house form mud to plastered, I bought paints which I have used to add beauty to my house. The remaining amount, I spent to start a small scale shop business and also bought steel windows which I have fixed on y house.
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 be owning the business I have right now which is my major source of income. 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 uplifted the living standards of recipients in our community. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
 
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 to plaster the walls and floor of my house. The walls are mud walls and they were getting destroyed by rain. The floor was rough. I bought a steel door and two steel windows to fix in my house to improve the ventilation.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The house I live in now looks decent and the walls are nice and strong.
 
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 my first transfer on buying a hoofer worth 4500 KES, maize worth 3000 KES and food worth 2500 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and buy cattle with my upcoming transfer
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because my house is very small. secondly I would like to build my son a house because he is forced to look for somewhere to sleep every night. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought my household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the morning when working in my farm.