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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I completed the construction of my 30 iron-sheets house, cleared hospital bills for my son who had been admitted in the hospital-I am glad that as we speak, he is more stable. Lastly, I spent the remaining 10300 KES on 5 sheep and I am I feel more contented and appreciative.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I feel happy and more contented now. If it were not this transfer, my son would have been dead now since a lot of money was required at the hospital to commence his treatment-a lot of money that I could not raise! Again, I have acquired more wealth in life-I am actually wealthier courtesy of Give Directly-I have acquired more sheep and cows and my status is now a little bit elevated! This is how my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is sending us this money directly and therefore we are able to receive it intact. However, it would consider having a different and continuous transfer program for the elderly since life is becoming harder and harder with time.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying thirty pieces of iron sheets, building poles, timber and steel door. I also bought a sack of maize, school uniforms and shoes for my children. I am expecting the last payment to spend on labour fees for building a new house now that I have bought all the materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest diffference in my daily life is that I am able to buy daily food for my children who used go stay angry when I never had any money. Besides my dream of building a better house will soon come true when I receive the last payment. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 18 pieces of roofing iron sheets that I'll use on building a better house as my current house is small and old.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. I rely felt relieved.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a house for my late first wife that fell down, as our culture require. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to enrol my son for a driving course. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to lease a bigger piece of land, where I intend to grow tomatoes and kales, for family income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is, having my family, despite the loss of my wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my children, because of inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It's in the evenings, after my children have had their supper, and gone to sleep, that I'm very happy.
