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Ezekiel
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kenya
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Occupation:
Small business
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Age:
48
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Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
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over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to build two separate houses for my children,one for the girls which also serves as the kitchen, and one for the boys.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
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7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat and food for my family, I also save the remaining transfer for my daily upkeep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to afford basic commodities despite high cost of living.
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over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of finances is a big issue for us. If I don't go fishing we'd sleep hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning while in my small business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the movements a whole lot to me. I am very excited and I'm hoping that with wise spending poverty will be a thing of the past.