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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy a cow and a sheep. I purchased other household items with a portion of the transfer. I'm still having some cash at hand.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is that my family adorn very smart and people in the community normally admire us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it concentrate its activities on the poor otherwise I'm not sure what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used 2000 KES from it to roughcast the walls and cement the floor of my house. I then used 5000 KES to buy 2 sheep which I currently rear in my home. The balance was all spent on buying utensils and foodstuffs for m y family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have cemented my house and roughcast ed the walls, thus it is more durable and easier to clean.
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 buying some of the household items that I didn't have before such as bed, mattress, chair cushions, utensils and food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I was very happy. It was the best moment in my life. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to furnish my house whith proper chairs,I will also pay school fees for my child who is to join high school next year and lastly I will set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I moved from a mad house to a cemented house which I built through small savings that I had.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is educating my children since their father drinks a lot and spends all the money he has on alcohol. So I consider myself a single parent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up well and am not sick.
