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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 20 iron sheets. Before then I was homeless-sleeping with my mother under the same roof of a very tiny house which was very embarrassing to us. I am glad that this is no longer the same.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers from Give Directly in that I am no longer homeless. This is a great improvement in my life since I have acquired comfort that I had been craving for. My energy consumption has also changed-I use solar instead of paraffin that was a major environmental pollutant and health hazard.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, I considered aid in terms of cash as something that Give Directly does well but not everyone received this since he/she was not around. I would urge it to consider these people who were not at home revisited.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 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 build a house of my own as I didn't have one and I use to sleep at my neighbors home which is so traumatizing especially to elder people like me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is owning a house which I couldn't if it was not for the transfer from GD. I really appreciate GD.
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 6700 KES on 10 iron sheets and the remaining 3300 KES on food. That is how I spent my first lumpsum transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will complete building my main house of 20 iron sheets when I receive this 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 iron sheets in order to build a bigger house. I am also planning to spend my transfer on household items and food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is learning the craft of house painting, which I do sometimes to get money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to take care of my daily needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting at home.
