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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the transfer to pay fee for my driving course, since l knew this will change my life in terms of employment.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different if l could not have received the transfer is that, l could not have started my course of driving.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well in training people a bout their program before starting it, this really helped those who attended the training to understand more what Give Directly does.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used a larger portion to buy iron sheets, steel doors and windows that I plan to use in building a modern,spacious house to accommodate my household. I used the remaining amount to buy food for my family that has since improved our nutrition.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is a peaceful mind because I was able to purchase building materials which I have a plan to use in building a new modern house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire first tranfer to pay school fess for my children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to build my own home and buy some livestock
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house since the one I am living in is small and is not enough for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a roof over my head and I have household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children who are still in school
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am taking care of my family.
