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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to cement the floor and walls of my house. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is difference in that I live in a spacious house which is also easy to clean because I cemented it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD does well is that it is straight forward. At the moment I'm not sure what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend my second transfer to built a house since I had a small old house,I also bought food for my family and pay school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have a good house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress, a blanket and I also used the remaining part of the transfer on sinking a latrine
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for sinking a latrine that I had been planning to do for a very long time
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a bigger house for my family and the remaining money I will use it to set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest us that through small casual jobs I have been able to take my two children through high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is taking care of my children because I have no source of income,my husband passed away when they were very young and providing for them is not easy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I can put a meal on the table for my family.
