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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in keeping their promise of sending us transfers which has changed our lives as recipients. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a bull which will aid me in ploughing, I hired a tractor to plough my farms in preparation for rice planting, paid laborers who planted my farm. I bought household furniture which I did not have, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and also bought a mattress. The remaining amount, I spent to buy school uniform and shoes for my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not be living in a three roomed house as compared to the one I was living which was much smaller and also I now have livestock which I never thought I could not own. Thank you GD for the transfer
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a house, paying labourers to planting rice and maize and bought a calf for ploughing in future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My status has improved alot since I received the money from GD. I am having enought food to eat, clothes for my children previously bought with the first transfer and a farm of rice which will give me good profit after harvesting.This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of the first transfer to buy school uniforms for my children since their previous ones were torn. I then used 4000 KES to till my maize farm and the rest spent foodstuffs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt relieved the moment I received the money, knowing my immediate needs were going to be met easily.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build another house.This one is small and I'd like to build a bigger one atleast a three bedroomed house.Secondly,I would like to pay school fees for my children in school and if the money remains,I will put in farming since that is what can give me an income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievevement have done is taking care of my children.Being a widow,I have managed to struggle through all odds to ensure they have reached this time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I currently have is lack of proper source of income to enable me fend for needs such as school fees and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is the happiest time of the day for me.This is when I'm done with all my work and I'm resting.
