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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer together with the second transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, nails and timber which I have used to build my house. I spent some amount to buy two sacks of maize for consumption, the remaining amount, I spent to start a green grocery business.
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 still be living in a one roomed house but now I live in a three roomed house and also my children are health and have clothes unlike before. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has uplifted the living standards of recipients and also developed our community. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
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 buying 15 pieces of iron sheets 9000 KES, round poles 21000 KES, bought nails 7000 KES, bought windows 3000 KES, paid for labor 9000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my daily life is that i am in a free spacious three bedroomed house unlike before it was one roomed to move around was not easy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy 8 iron sheets as part of construction materials for my new house. The remaining amount was spent on buying a bag of maize for food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was not expecting the money at that time and I was very happy when I received the money. The hope of getting a new house is now real.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to invest this transfer in business so that I can be able to have an income to fend for my familie's needs.Part of the money I would wish to buy a land where I can build.I was a second wife but ever since my husband died,my step children have been telling me to move from this place.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement that Im proud of is building an ironed roofed house.My husband left me living in a small grass thatched house but I managed to build another one that can house me.I'm also proud to have made my children reach where we are with the struggles have gone through.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge is lack of proper source of income to enable me pay my children's school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Being alive is what makes me happy.I have had a lot of big problems fending for my children and the orphans left with me,but being happy all the time,makes me not worry about the problems.
