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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to complete my installments on Mkopa solar, I bought clay soil to renovate my house. I bought a bed and a mattress since I did not have a good bed and a mattress for myself and my son, I bought steel door which I have fixed on my house. I spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school and the remaining amount, I spent to buy other household goods which I did not have.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would not have manged to pay school fees for my children, I would not have bought Mkopa solar which has relieved the burden of buying kerosene, I would still be living in my old house. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers bit by bit which enabled recipients to budget well hence uplift their living standards. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building my house and another small house for my sons to sleep and study at night.I prioritised on building because I was feeling homeless in a small old shelter which was almost falling off. Besides I needed to have a common house for my sons so that they dont sleep in other people's homes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My husband died many years back and left me in a small structure with my children. Now there is a big difference because I have made a home and built for my sons who were sleeping in other peoples homes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 purchase of a solar lamp (5,000 KES) for lighting as well as a bag of dry corn for food (3,800 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was in a state of disbelief because I had very pressing needs at the time yet no money in my hands at all as at that moment. At least with GD money I could move and move towards implementing some of my planned activities.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life has been upbringing my children. I have had difficulties in paying school fees for my children ever since my husband passed away as what I do does not earn me enough profit.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I'm seated with my family members, it's when we share ideas on facing life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means a great thing in my life, it's a positive change coming my way as I feel relieved from poverty, I call it God's blessings.
