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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?
I have been a tailor working for people on peace work for a very long time and I realized that this was not rewarding at all and therefore when Give Directly sent me this money, I spent it on a sewing machine and set up my work shop. I am excited to be a boss of my own business and to enjoy profits.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers from Give Directly in that my living standard has improved; I can never go minus food anymore and this has improved my health. And again, I have gained financial independence which is a great development.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it sends us money directly and intact, however, I would be glad if they consider other development projects withing the community like setting up training centers and workshops.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying two steel doors at 12000 KES,two door frames at 1500 KES,two steel windows at 4500 KES,i spent 12000 KES to buy a lorry of murrram that i used to smear my house.I paid 3000 KES for labour during the construction.I bought two sheep at 5000 KES.I spent 5200 KES to buy one sack of maize and millet for my family consumption.I paid 3500 KES school fees for my children too.I spent the remaining on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now stay in a better house than i previously did,i now have my own cattle since i never had before.These has made my life better and easier.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two still windows at 6,000 KES, a sack of maize at 3,200 KES, then used the rest on drugs for chest pain.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to cement the walls and floor of my current house then furnish it more.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the money to buy a sewing machine since I trained in tailoring but I don't have the machine to sew.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is finishing my training in tailoring.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is I don't have a income, I trained in tailoring but I don't have the machine to practice.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my household chores.
