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Rose
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to buy two dairy cows this will save me from spending money to buying milk from my neighbors in future and l will also sell it to them too now that l have my own cows. The remaining balance l spent to plaster my house since l was also longing to mop my house like other people does in our village.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on sand, 25 bags of cement which I have used to renovate my house from mud to cement because I was tired of smearing my house with mud and anytime I would go looking for clay, I would fall sick from the dust. I bought sofa set because I did not have decent seats in my house, I spent some amount to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school so as not to be sent home for fees. The remaining amount, I spent to buy two sacks of maize, one for consumption and the other for business which is now my major source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well in sending us money which has changed the living standards of recipient as compared to non participant who did not want the money, I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
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 living in a beautiful cemented house which has made me very proud as compared to the one I was living in before which was very dusted. Thank you GD for the transfer.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 sofa set at 8,500 KES, I then added some of my money to the rest of cash and bought a wooden table at 2,000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited and relieved when I received the transfer because mine delayed so much that I at one point thought that I wouldn't get the money.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
With the prevailing drought getting food to feed the children has been difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning because God has given me another day for free.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will enable me buy goat's for breeding, which shall in turn give birth to many goats and will help me in paying school fee for my children in future.