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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My main aim was to construct a house. Initially, I lived in a very poor one-I couldn't even allow Give Directly staff to take the picture of the house. So to avoid the embarrassement, I decided to save the first and second transfers and combined it with the last one that I used to construct the most splending house that I have in my village. It has been a surprise to most of the villagers.
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 building materials that I used to build a new house. My previous one was two roomed and it was squeezed. It could not comfortably accommodate my family. I now have a three roomed and very spacious. I am so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very nice house. I am so happy and grateful to GiveDirectly for this.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on sinking a pit latrine at 2,500 KES, a solar lamp at 2,000 KES, utensils and three water containers at 3,500 KES, I then added some money to the rest of the cash and cultivated land at 2,600 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when I received the transfer because it would help me get the things that I lacked.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to keep my family going. I have to overwork thoroughly in order to save even just a little, which is what makes me fall sick so frequently.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when attending to my farm.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I felt very happy and loved by God when I was told I will receive this money since I have never been lucky even to receive the Widows' monthly help. I pray for Give Directly everyday so that they may continue helping the needy.
