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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on investing in livestock business. This has greatly transformed my life as I no longer idle in the village gossiping from one corner of the village to the next. The business not only keeps me busy but also generates me some daily income for the family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly improved, something I couldn't achieved without the support. For instance I feed so well today as compared to previously when I would spend several days and nights without food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has impacted a lot in peoples' lives. It has in deed eleviated poverty that was its main objective.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I rented an acre piece of land, worth 30000 KES, where I grow vegetable like kales, cabbages and tomatoes. I used the rest of the transfer for building a semi-permanent house of 26 iron sheets since my former house was not making me proud since it was leaking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we no longer sleep hungry. From my vegetable garden, we are able to glean some cash and even food that sustain our daily living.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying seats because i had a few and bought 2 sheep because i had none and i know they will be of benefit to me in future.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on building a semi permanent house because the one i have is grass thatched and is leaking.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build iron roofed house because my house is leaking. Secondly l would wish to buy a cow to act as security incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to open up a kiosk to help generate income to support my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to feed my children after the death of my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My source of income is unreliable and this is my biggest hardship in life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after working for other people and receiving some money to buy food for my children.
