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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on boosting stock for my new Beauty shop cum Hair Salon (20,000 KES), bought a cow (10,000 KES) and spent the rest on furniture and clothing (18,000 KES.)
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I established a Beauty shop and hair salon using GD Transfers. I used to work for somebody but these days not only am I self-employed and making a profit of about 3,500 KES per week, I am also an Employer of 3 staff and have 1 on-the job Trainee. My lifestyle has changed for the better and I am very excited because things are looking up!. All these would have been impossible without the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done so well and is just superior, it has contributed greatly to very visible and unquestionable improvement in living standards in the entire village and all beneficiaries have made several steps.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on starting a salon business so as to have a stable income and provide basic needs for my household.I also bought a cow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children get good education since I took them to a good school with the token transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the whole of my first transfer to start hotel business which is doing very well.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to improve my business so that l can serve so many people and make a large profit, l am also planning to pay school fees for my children in high school.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on college fees since I am planning to go back to college and pursue a teaching course.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is completing high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is struggling to make ends meet after I got separated from my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my young daughter has just come back home from school and I am able to play around with her.
