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Sellah
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
40
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer to pay medical bill for my child who had an eye operation.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, my child would not have received medical attention and would have eventually gone blind also I would not have built my own house but would still be living in rentals. Thank you GD for the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in identifying the right recipients for the transfers and also sending the money directly to recipients hence no biases.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building my own home,prior to this transfer i was living in a rental house which was smaller and thus staying with all my children under one roof was not an option but i am glad i do stay with them now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to stay with all my children under one roof and for the fact that i only worry about saving for their school fees rather than house rent.
 
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 spent my first transfer on paying medical bills with10000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and pay medical bills with my upcoming transfer
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on seeking medical treatment for my child who has got an eye problem and needs to go for surgery. I will then use the rest of the transfer to buy building materials so that I can build my own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is taking care of my family by buying them food and other basic necessities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the burden of paying house rent every month.
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 am looking forward to a new day.