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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying school fee for my orphaned grand children who are under my care. I then built a kitchen because I was cooking outside and whenever it rained it would be hectic finding a sheltered place to cook in. I also built a pit latrine and the rest of the cash went into buying a sack of corn which we are feeding on to date.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The difference in my life is that I can comfortably pay for my grandchildren's education without having to borrow from people.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , the organization giving money directly is the best thing unlike giving it to a third party to decide on who deserves to be given. I do not think that there is anything they do not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to construct a kitchen that cost me 25000 KES,I paid 20000 KES school fees for my grandson.Using the remaining amount,i used to buy books and food for my grandson.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i have cleared fee for my grandson. I have also constructed a kitchen. I am so happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two sacks of maize for 6000 KES, utensils with 1000 KES, clothes and shoes 2300 KES and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees and buy a cow for milking with the upcoming payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend the money on school fees for my grandson.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I'm proudest of my being able to enroll my orphaned grandson in high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had to go without food some nights due to poor harvest and lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is whenever I receive payment for casual work that I do sometimes in the local market.
