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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I added my third transfer to my second transfer and used it to buy a piece of land where I am planning to use to build my own home. I am so at peace now. Thank You GiveDirectly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have been able to buy a piece of land and I am planning to build my home. Honestly were it not for the GD transfers,this could have not been possible. I could have been homeless for a long time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by Giving cash Directly to the enrolled individuals and not through any mediums. On the other hand I thought GiveDirectly does not do well by giving the money in lump sum. I think the money should be given monthly.
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 invested the entire transfer in animal business. I buy cows then resale them at a profit.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I pay my rent with less ado. Apart from that, I no longer ask for support from my neighbors as it used to be because my animal business is thriving well.
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 livestock business, specifically buying and selling of sheep (10,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt overwhelmed with joy because at long last I could confidently start my dream business (buying and selling of sheep) since by then I realized that GD Transfers are real and had the confidence that the rest of the money would soon be sent to me.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a land and build my home.Since I have been living in a rental because I have no house of my own.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Truthfully,whatever have done,when I look behind,there is still no achievement that have done that I can be proud of.
It is because of lack of proper source of income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of proper source of income to be able to fend for all the needs of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when with other people,telling stories.It makes me forget about my problems.
