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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I started the construction of my 2-bedroom house that is almost complete. My former house was a semi-permanent one and we lived there with a lot of fear that the house could possible collapse on us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers from Give Directly in that I am currently living a debt-free kind of life. I am almost completing the construction of my house without relying on a bank loan for funding.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly offers us money within a period which is less than 8 months and therefore we are able to accomplish most of our projects within the shortest time possible. However, I would request it to consider increasing the amount since 1000 Us dollar couldn't enable us accomplish all our projects at hand.
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 the larger part of my second transfer on buying building materials such 50 pieces of iron sheets since I am planning to finish constructing a three roomed which I had started constructing and it has lasted one and half years to complete. I fixed two steel doors to enhance the security of my house and property as well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful of completing my three roomed permanent house which has taken me one and years to complete since I have already bought building materials which are needed for the completion of this house. I am thankful to GiveDircetly for there financial Aid.
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 had started constructing a permanent house though i did not complete because i lacked some essential things. So i spent my first transfer to buy steel windows and doors that i will fix using the upcoming transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to spend the upcoming transfer to fix the windows i had bought and buy ironsheets too. I want my house to be complete soon.
Enrolled
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 school fees for my children who are in high school. Secondly l wish to buy iron sheets to finish up my house. Lastly l would wish to use the rest of the money to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to try to put up a permanent house which is still on process.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper shelter since my house is very small to comfortable accommodate me with my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after work and earning some money to buy food for my family.
