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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a larger portion of the transfer to roof my bricks house which I built with my second transfer. Paid my 6 children in primary school fee. I also purchased foodstuffs for my family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have a stable house which doesn't leak. Without GD, I'm sure I could have remained in the poor house I had because I didn't have any reliable source of income to better it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it is up to its promise to change the lives of the community to the better. At the moment, I'm not privy to what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer on building a permanent house since the other one was semi permanent and was weak.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the pride that I have in achieving my goal which is constructing a permanent house.
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 sand worth 8500 KES and paying school fees with 1500 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house since my current house is not in a good shape .I fear that it can fall down any time since it was blown by wind and had fallen down before.It is very risky for my family to stay in it.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have managed to always feed my family and meet their needs through my farm work.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship that I do not have a stable job to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am working in my farm.This makes me happy because I know I would get food for my family.
