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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on house construction materials for 47,000 KES in readiness to relocate from my father in law'ss land and build on our own land in the month of October to fulfill a requirement by Luo customs and traditions.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials including 32 iron sheets, 40 round poles and 5 kilogram of nails. I am now set to build and move to my own home which I have been looking forward to for many years.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we can now plan and execute my goals since I have means of achieving them and this has really earned me a lot of respect in the community-I say and act on my goals-I am a woman of action. Before then I could plan and fail to implement since I never had means of achieving them.
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 buying half a sack of maize at 3,200 KES, used 4,200 KES on my mother's funeral then used the rest of the cash on other home errands. Am happy that I managed to buy a stock of maize for my family without the daily hustles of fetching and selling firewood for a living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer because I had a funeral and I was really broke. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is that i have a leaking house which is very embaracing during rainy season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening after am done with my daily work and having a rest.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel so happy because I will be able to achieve my desired dreams.
