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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?
I used a larger portion of the transfer to buy plastering matrials(cement, and sand) which I'll use to cement my house because it is earth at the moment. I bought a metallic door because the one I had was only made of iron sheet. 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 different in that I now own a large house that hold all my household. The house I had was too small. This was forcing my children to have their nights at the neighborhood. Besides, I now have a home where I make decisions without necessarily consulting my in-laws as it used to be.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion what GD does well is that it reach out to us without involving third party or government officials. I'm sure if GD was to involve government officials, we couldn't have received the entire money. At the moment I'm not sure what GD doesn't do well.
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 spent my second transfer on building my own homestead as previously I was staying at my grandfather's homestead where I was being controlled as a child, I didn't have any right.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is staying at my own homestead in a bigger semi permanent house which I couldn't imagine of. Thanks a lot to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 Iron sheet, utensils and maize
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying furniture, expanding my business and building a new house my current house is very small
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the tranfer on buying sewing machine to help me start my own tailoring business.This will boost our family income.I also intend to use the remaining amount on building a bigger house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to build my current house is my proudest achievement. We feel relieved because we no longer pay house rent, and can use the money in paying other bills.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband is the sole bread winner for my family and his salary is not enough to support our family needs.This makes us sometimes to skip meals especially lunch because we don't have enough money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening when cooking for my family.My children share with me how they spent their day.
