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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I plastered my main house with sand and cement since I was not comfortable smearing with clay and cow dung-the cow dung was just smelling horrible and the clay mines were very risky to us-we had several cases of it (clay mine) collapsing and burying people alive.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
As we talk, I live in my own home-a place where I freely plan and execute all my development plans without any intimidation or constraints. I am just enjoying being in my own home courtesy of Give Directly. If it were not transfers from Give Directly, I wouldn't have achieved this tremendous change!
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Give Directly is trust-worthy and reliable with their transfers-they promise and act appropriately but I was not contented with the amount given-some of my projects couldn't be accomplished due to insufficient funds.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on building a decent four roomed house in my own homestead and now I am free in my own homestead hence I can focus more on my families development unlike before I used to stay in a small two roomed house in my parents in -law's compound.I also bought twenty tins of maize to feed on with my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a decent four roomed house in my own homestead and now I am free in my own homestead hence I am able to focus more on my family's development unlike before when I used to stay in a small two roomed house at my parents in -law's homestead.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a sheep that cost me 4000 KES. I spent 4000 KES to pay the fee outstanding balance i owed the school. I bought clothing for my children using the remaining amount.My children's fee is also now settled.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
If get the upcoming transfer,i will build my own home and use part of the money to start fish mongering business. This will sustain my family.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a bigger house for my family because the one l am currently living in is small for my big family.l will use the remaining part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children in primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to purchase my own sofa set seats is my biggest achievement. Previously, l used to borrow seats from my neighbours when l had visitors, which made feel embarrassed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest difficulty in my life is paying school fees for my children in primary school. At times they are sent away from school because of fees balances.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoons are my happiest time of my day.l normally relax after my doing daily chores in the house.
