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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have a daughter in a secondary school and since I am very motivated to ensure that she learns, and gets the best out of it, I never wanted her to be sent home for school fees while the rest would be learning. To avoid this, I paid for her the whole year fees and spent on a cow that I hope will reproduce to support her in the future as she continues to pursue her dreams!
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 used 16000 KES from my second transfer to buy a cow which I rear in my home because I had none before. I then constructed a latrine for my household since my previous one was damaged and my family used to undergo so much ridicule from neighbors because we used to request them to use their latrines. Again I used 7000 KES to start a small-scale retail shop to sustain my family income. My child hd also been sent home for school fees, so I paid the 4000 KES fee balance for him to be accepted back in school. The balance was spent on buying foodstuffs for my family since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a business from which I draw daily income for my family.
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 my first transfer on buying school uniform for my children and fertilizer. I also bought a bag of maize and paid cultivation fees too.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and that is when I was assured that GiveDirectly truly fulfills promises.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest I am facing currently is paying debts . Debts come in because of school fees I have to pay for my children. Our income is little therefore at times I have to borrow money from friends to pay fees when my children are sent home for fees at times.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is n the morning. This is because God has enabled me see another day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
At first I was happy , then again was afraid from the stories I heard about give directly being illuminate. I consulted my son and he told me it was a good organization.Receiving this money will help me get my heart desires that I have always wanted.
