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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer to buy maize for family consumption and house hold items. I also paid school fees for my child who is in secondary school.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to renovate my house since I had a leaking.I also bought food and paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest diffidence in my daily life is that I have a nice house and I am able to pay school fees without any difficulties.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the first transfer to pay school fee arrears for my child who is in secondary school and have been staying home for so long because of lack of school fee. I also spent the transfer on farming for future use, the remaining balance I spent to buy 1 sack of maize.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very happy that, I gave thanks to God for his blessings and also to bless Give Directly.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to pay school fees for my children. I also face hardship in ploughing because I don't own farm equipment which enables me to plough in time thus low productivity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during the day because I make a lot of fun with my friends. This reduces alot of stress
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me renovate my house which is in bad condition. I will also expand my business so as to gain more profit. From the profit made in the expanded business, I will able to get enough food and pay school fees for my family.
