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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last transfer to do some finishing on my new house such as plastering the entire house. The rest of the money was used in paying school fees for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a portion of my second transfer on building materials which I used in extending the tiny house that I had before. I felt a lot of shame welcoming my visitors in that house which could not accommodate a large number of people. In addition to this, I purchased a set of sofa to match the newly extended renovated house. I am so happy that the house has become so neat and appealing to many people's eyes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Give Directly has worked so well in ensuring that the money is given to the extreme poor. One area that I need to request Give Directly to check on next time it is working in another region is the elimination of male recipients from the program since most of them misuse the transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Were it not for the transfer, I would not have managed to extend my house which I had occupied for so many years while in the same state.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 15 pieces of cushion for my chairs and bedding. I bought clothes for my children and a bag of maize for my family's consumption and household expenditure.I also paid outstanding debt that was overdue.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy and the first person I informed the good news was my husband who received the message with greatness.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is providing for all of my children being that I am a single parent and most of the time my small business does not generate enough income to sustain all of their needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is between midday till evening because thats when I have managed to sell my doughnuts and gained some money to buy even food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will finally be able to educate,dress and feed all of my children and also extend my current house so that it can be big enough to accommodate the whole family.
