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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 steel door and steel windows which I have fixed on my house, I bought a high density mattress because the one I had was worn out, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent to enroll my child who had dropped out of school due to lack of fees.
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 enrolled my child back in school and also I would not have built the house am living in. 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 a huge amount of money which changed our lives at a go. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time over 7 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 kitchen since before the transfer I was staying in a small house and at the same time cooking in it and this situation was so uncomfortable.I bought household furniture such as sofa seat sets and a table . I also paid school fees for son who was a school drop out at form three for two years now due to lack of school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier now seeing my son go to school.He had dropped out of school at form three for two years now due to lack of school fees.I am greatful to GiveDirectly for giving my son an opportunity to enroll back to school and pursue his goals for the betterment of his future.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying blankets, clothes, maize and paying school fees for my children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a cow, furniture, paying school fees for my children and expanding my house my current house is small
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school fees for my son, who is in secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy furniture. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to pay school fees for my son, who is in secondary school in form three.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is that, I have been able to provide food for my family, despite the challenges I have been facing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I sell vegetables to my customers in their homes, with anticipation that, I would earn some income to enable my family to eat.
