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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I plastered my main house with sand and cement at a total cost of 39000 KES and spent the rest on a donkey. This money has really helped me and I am now proud that the donkey will now help me ferry loads of items in the village.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The transfer really changed my life. Initially, I lived in an earthed house which was very dusty-most of the time, I had to maintain it with smearing which was such a daunting task. But now, I am glad that cementing this house has solved the problem- I live in a better environment. Besides, I can now ferry water far distances for people in the village to get an additional income. 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 that it sends us money directly in our phones-we don't need to walk to the banks to withdraw. However, I would urge it considers giving more money to the recipients. We are still aspiring higher!
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 buying irons sheets, poles, doors, windows and two sacks of maize. I am looking foward for the next payment to spend on building since I am ready with the materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the new goal of building that I never had before. The money from GD has opened my eyes to work on my priority needs.
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 the token transfer buying 10 iron sheets and 15 round poles for building my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because we were promised before and it came to pass.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is unemployment, when you have no job providing for the family becomes very difficult because you don't have money whatever is needed .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am able to get a job to do and I get paid.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to build a bigger house for my family and which is more stylish compared the one we are in which is worn out.
