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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that the cash it issue to the recipient play a pivitol role in their development since every individual has his/her own desire.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a larger portion of the transfer to built a spacious iron roofed house. I purchased foodstuffs for family consumption. Besides, I spent the rest of my transfer on medicating my spouse and I.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I live with a lot of hope that my farm will do great because I prepared and planted my land in time using the second transfer. My family never managed to get any better yield for some good years now due to financial constraint.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing 30 pieces of iron sheets that I planned to use in constructing a new spacious house to replace the small one that I owned before. I also purchased bedding, that was, a high density mattress and a blanket to help us survive the cold nights experienced in the region. my kids too lacked proper school uniform which of course I purchased them and am so proud that they look so neat amidst other pupils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I have experienced in my daily life is that today i sleep comfortably on a big mattress and a heavy blanket than before. I also feel my feeding program has greatly improved as I can count myself as one of the lucky people who can afford all the three meals in a day.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying one bag of maize, food, a mattress, a blanket, clothes, I also bought school uniforms and school shoes for my three children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope of buying a few things that I lacked during that time
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger house since the one we are in is very small,we will also buy household furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement we don't see any since we are not living a good life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of employment and means to provide for our family. We live from hand to mouth which is not good.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we wake up in the morning and we are all well.
