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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on connecting electricity and tap water in my house and the rest on buying a cupboard and a bag of maize for consuming with my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is very different since I received the transfers. I am using electrical energy for lighting rather than parraffin and having a tap water in my home so I do not strain to get water form the river. Thanks to Give Directly for making my life comfortable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in sending transfers reliably and directly without letting it on corrupt hands. They are also very truthful and keeps their promises to us. I do not know what GD is not doing well so far.
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?
When i received the transfer i bought two cows worth 37000 KES that my husband used to pay my dowry,I bought murram that cost me 5000 KES that i used to repair my house,I used 3000 KES to pay for my husbands medical bills.The remaining i used to buy daily food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I no longer sleep hungry and i have also reduced working in peoples farms.My dowry has also been paid,my customary marriage rituals have been completed.
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?
My spouse spent 4000 KES on treatment, school fees 2000 KES, a sheep 2600 KES and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to buy cows for paying dowry and repairing our house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy a cow which will help us in future. Secondly l would wish to cement my house to improve our living standards. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built a better house than the one we used to have .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of unreliable and low source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
