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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy three tons of clay to renovate my house. I bought steel windows and panes which I have fixed on my house. The remaining amount, I spent the remaining amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school and also bought two sacks of maize for my family's consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I managed to renovate my house which had holes all over and was too cold for my children and also I managed to send my child to a private school. My family can also get their daily meal which makes me very happy, I would not have achieved all this without the transfer. Thank you GD for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has brought alot of developments in our community through the transfers which enabled us to do what we could not due to our financial status. GiveDirectly should consider going back to areas they worked in to help their recipients even more
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent on leasing rice farm, paying school fees for my son and gave the rest to my wife to spend on her cereal business. I am looking foward to a good harvest of rice that will give me sustainable income in the next season.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the good feeling of having leased land and planted rice in large scale. I am very happy because I could have not done this on my own. Moreso I am expecting a good output in terms of profits when I shall have harvested.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on starting a food kiosk business and I also bought one sack of maize
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my house, paying school fees for my child and expanding my small business which acts as my source of income
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to pay school fees for my son who is joining school next year. Secondly l would wish to finish up my house since l had started building my house but I could not complete it due to lack of money. Lastly, I would like to open up a business for my wife to generate income to substitute my source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when l am able to provide for my family.
