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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying iron sheets, steel windows, steel door, bnought one goat and used the balance to feed my young children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Mylife would have never changed the way it has since i am a widow and my children completely depend on me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has lifted us up from poverty especially widows which is a good plus we only wish it would continue.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building material that I would use to build a better house as my current house has cracked wall and can collapse any time from now! The remaining cash I spent on buying 2 sheep to add to my flock for rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is just transition from poverty level to a better place as now I have building material hence soon I'll have a better house, I have flock which I can sell in case of emergency and lastly I can feed and provide for my family without much struggling like before. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on farming and I also added some to my small business
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house and paying school fees for my children
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to pay loan which I borrowed to pay school fees for my daughter who joined form one. Secondly I would wish to build a bigger house since my house is in a bad condition. Finally l would like to invest in farming to help save money for my children who are still in primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to build our own home. Secondly l have managed to buy household items to avoid borrowing from neighbors.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is my health condition since I am Hiv positive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
