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Dorothy's family
Dorothy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($619 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the whole of my second transfer to plaster my whole house. I did this because I was tired smearing my house with mud every month that I also found to be consuming much of time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well in improving people's lives through giving them cash to spend it on what they need without any conditions. On the other hand, I do not see anything Gd does not do well and I would urge them to continue with the same spirit and help those who have not received the cash.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I'm now happy I do not have to repair my house every month since I resorted to along term solution by plastering. This is the difference in life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($427 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building a new house (44,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt great delight because I could achieve my dreams.
 
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access_time almost 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that am not able to cater for my family's basic needs such as food, clothing because of my insufficient and inconsistence income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when have fended for my family and we eat together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy as I will be able to achieve all that have longed for in life.