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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to build a house because before the money came I was living in relative's house which was very uncomfortable.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 building a decent two roomed house and now I no longer stay in my brother's- in-law house.I bought sofa set seat 17,000 KES and water container. I also bought food such as 20 tins of maize for my family's consumption
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in in my daily life is that I am now fully owning a house which I never knew I could have and this has instill a sense of ownership since I no-longer live in my brother-in-law's house as I used to because of poverty.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy sofa set at 7,000 KES and the remaining amount I spent to buy cushions and food for my family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because the community members were telling us that money will not be sent and GD was lying to us but when I saw the message I was very happy
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build my own house, we currently live in my brother in laws house and culturally we are looked down upon by the community as people who are not willing to work hard and get our own house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am chatting with my friends. I usually get to relax after finishing my chores and this makes me very happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my spouse and I will be able to buy building materials like sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which we will use to build our own house.
