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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($470 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building for my homeless son. He lost his job in the city and had to return home abruptly before saving enough money for building his house so I had to help him.I am so thankful to GD for sending me the money when we most needed it.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am very happy and peaceful since I have received all the transfers and spent on my priorities. I could have not built my son a house or gotten all my needs if I never received transfers. God bless GD for giving us a meaningful life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does very well in eradicating povery among households. Their reliability, transparency and honesty in sending unconditional transfers has improved the living standards of so many individuals.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy to murram at 6000 KES,I bought three windows worth 7500KES,two doors at 5000 KES,i paid 5000 KES school fees for my three children in primary school,I spent 8000 KES for labour during the repair of my house. I bought ten tins of corn fr my family consumption for 1500 KES. I used the remaining to buy food daily for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house was not finished but now it is nicely done. I am happy. My children are also able to stay in school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a lorry of clay soil at 5,500 KES, 40 kilograms of maize at 1,900 KES, paid 1,900 KES school fee for my four children in primary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to cement the walls and floor of my house then seats.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on sand, ballast and cement so that I can plaster my house, which as yet is incomplete. And since I don't have any steady stream of income, I'm also planning to spend the rest of the transfer on starting a fish mongering business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my house after my late husband died and left me in another one which was in a very bad condition.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money. I have a daughter in high school and I am struggling to pay her fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have just woken up and I am able to chat with my neighbors.
