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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47000 KES ($455 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third on cementing my house from a mud house into a semi-permanent one and now I no longer incur frequent expenses of smearing my previous mud house while dangerous animals like snakes getting in.I fenced my homestead and as result I am more safeguarded because intruders can't get through to interfere with my properties while I am away.I also bought a solar battery.
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 second transfer on building a toilet. I also bought a bed, a mattress, battery and maize for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a toilet in my home.
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 digging and constructing a pit latrine, something I never imagined I would ever own as raising that amount was a very big challenge on me. Am so happy today that I no longer walk into peoples homesteads to request for the use of their latrines, especially when I have visitors around.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt so happy as it made develop a lot of trust for GiveDirectly.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is lack of proper source of income .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the evening when have managed to earn an income to fend for food.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is life challenging.Im going to be able to pay school fees for my children ,build a toilet that have planned for long and also fend for our basic needs like food.
