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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I received the money when my husband had just passed on so most of my third transfer I spent on the funeral expenses. Were it not for this transfer, my husband could have not gotten the best send off I wished for him. I got a lot of relief. I remained with some little money that I used to buy furniture. I pray to God everyday to bless GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a better house as my previous house was old with a leaking roof. The remaining cash I spent on paying school fee for my child so that he is not sent home due to fee arrears.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is living in a new house with a shinny roof. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on Secondary school fee for my child (5,000 KES), dry maize grain for food (3,000 KES) and assorted food items (2,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, I felt super-excited because I got a way of subsidizing school fee for my child, and to me this was a great miracle.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to replace the iron sheets on roof of this house, because they are leaking when it rains, and also cement the floor. Finally, we intend to use the remaining amount to boost the stock of my business of selling grains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is, having started our small business, because it has been our main source of income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, inadequate income to buy food for our family on a daily basis.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when members of my family wake up feeling well.
