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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My third transfer has been facilitating the burial ceremony of my mother-in-law. It is unfortunate that the money came when we had lost our loved one but it has made our work easier. All processes had gone through very well. In fact it covered us from shame since we had managed to take care of all our visitors who came to mourn with us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfer from Give Directly in that I have been able to acquire a good state of body health after this money enabled me seek for treatment following a road accident I got back then. I am now able to walk well and do work to provide for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am pleased with the fact that Give Directly sent money to everyone who was eligible but the only area I would request for improvement is the amount it gives out. I feel that some of us were not able to meet all their development projects since it was never enough.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a sofa set and bedding since I had no seats and no proper bedding in my house. I then took another bigger share and bought a cow which I used to pay my wife's dowry and gave 5000 KES to my wife for a fish vending business. The remaining balance was spent on foodstuffs for my family since we had a poor harvest last season.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have enough food for my family despite the drought having spoilt our crops last season.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a table, food and paying medical bills
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my house and putting up a business that will bring me income
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have a stable job to help me sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I set up to go to work.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy household items, start up a kiosk business for my wife and to open up a barber business for myself.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that I was homeless but I managed to build a house for my family.
