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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?
My third transfer has really facilitated the education of my 2 children, one taking a master degree and the other one first degree in public health. These had been my major budgets that had been giving me a sleepless night but now, I feel very much relieved.
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 the cash transfer in that I have managed to invest in my children's education-as a widow, I never had any investment to cushion my life against future hard economic time but now, I am glad, my children will now be my source of income in the near future being that currently they are earning their degrees, courtesy of Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, I was pleased with the fact that Give Directly came for our help at our door steps and this was just so great, however, I would urge Directly to diversify their aid, not just focusing on cash transfers but other development programs like education and health independently.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am living a lone in my home and as a woman, my security was below par till I received my second transfer that facilitated me in buying fencing materials and fencing the home. I am now happy that my security has improved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am very happy and secure. I can now plant trees in my home and their security would be assured. This is the biggest difference I can mention in my daily life-no more uncontrolled movement in my home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying clothes 3,000 KES, one and a half sacs of maize 4,800 KES, transport to my home 1,000 KES and the remaining 1,100 KES I spent on other house expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to fence my home and to start a business of selling timber to enable me earn an income.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my first transfer to fence my compound to enhance security, with the second and last transfer I plan to build rental houses so that I can have regular income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own a piece of land in Migori town.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is going through surgical operation that cost me a lot of money, my business had to collapse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working taking breakfast.
