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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Initially, I lived in a dusty house-one with walls and floor made of mud so when I received my third transfer, I decided to plaster the house with sand and cement and as we talk, I live in a cemented house with little dust and I consider it healthier to our lives.
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 the larger part of my second transfer on building a spacious three roomed since the previous house I had was small and couldn't fit my family comfortably. I also bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living in a spacious decent three roomed house which accommodates my family comfortably hence living in a small squeezed house has seize to be a problem. I have also enough food to feed on with my children and it gives me joy since before the transfers were sent by GiveDirectly my children could live a life of hunger as they didn't eat to their satisfaction but on what was available by then.
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 the larger part of my first transfer on buying a steel door 6,500 KES .I also bought fertile to put on my maize farm 2,800 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals such as seeing my children through their education.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children who are in primary school.My income is very little and i have to work extra hard so that one day my children can get better education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after am done with my daily duties.I get time to bond with my family members and i look forward to another day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy.Receiving this money will make me fullfil my heart desires like starting a small business for myself and my family.
