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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer in paying medical bill for my son who was involved in a motor bike accident.I am very grateful to give directly for having helped me clear all the bills because it was very huge that I could not have managed alone because I am a single mother.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 paying school fee for my siblings and saved some to use in building a rental house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace I have after paying school fee for my siblings. I now feel relieved and happy they are now studying without being sent back home for school fee.
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 on School fee arrears for my child (5,000 ), and I am saving the rest of the money(5,000 KES) to invest in a project once I receive more.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt my spirit lift since I could immediately clear School fee arrears for my child and school authorities would not cause me stress again,thank you.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently face is on school fees for my children and the kind of work I do needs a lot of time but pays very little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the morning hours around 9.00am, when I am through with my work and I get my wages to help me budget for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because I will be self reliant. I will do my business to care for my family
