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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying cement which I used in plastering my house. I also bought seats and bed since I lacked them in my house. I also started up a cloth business Which has really helped me a lot.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement and two tonnes of sand and other building materials that I used build a new house. I used to live in a grass thatched house that was leaking. Using the remaining amount,I used to buy bedding. We use to sleep on the earthen floor and my children could fall sick more frequently because of the cold.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a more neat and secure house. My children are no longer rained on. We are also free from the frequent colds as we no longer sleep on the floor. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing 10 pieces of Iron sheets and added to the other pieces that I had purchased using my savings and constructed a house. Previously I had a grass-thatched house that leaked a lot whenever it rained. Following the weather forecast results that predicted heavy rainfalls in the near future, I felt some fear that the rains might wash away my house which was again not very stable to withstand heavy rainfalls.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt relieved from the fear that had befallen me of having a weak house in times of heavy rainfalls.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The past farming season was not productive and adding to the drought that is currently hitting us, having meals and water in a day has been the greatest hardship we experience
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evenings because this is the time I have chats and hangout with friends and relatives
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me have a better house that does not leak during rains as well as empower me to have a business and add to the family income
