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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 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 buy iron sheets, nails and timber which I have used to build a three roomed house, I bought steel door and steel window which I have fixed on my house. I bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have build the house am currently living in and also I would not have hired plots for rice farming which I hope that after harvesting, I will get a good income which will change my life. Thank you GD for changing my life and that of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfer which has changed the living standards of recipients in our village. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on leasing a two and ahalf acre of land for rice farming to increase my income earnings. I also bought 5 sheep that will help me address future emergencies, 20 iron sheets and nails that I will use to build a new house. I finally bought 2 bags of corn to ensure household food supply.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has improved because I have made majorsteps to achieve my life goals.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer really helped me a lot. I am a rice farmer and I had planted the seedlings but I couldn't afford bags of fertilizer, however when I received the transfers, I acquired bags of fertilizer immediately and I am now happy that the rice is doing well.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming second transfer on 2 oxen. I have been longing for my oxen since I can't afford a tractor to plow my farms and therefore the oxen would facilitate me in doing this.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy a piece of land where we will go and build our permanent house,we also plan to set up our own business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that started with three plastic chairs now we have a 3 set of sofa. We also have a solar panel that is lighting our house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have lived a hard life over the years in that making ends meet is not easy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is in the evening when we are resting after a long days work.
