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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying building materials such as 24 pieces of iron sheets,nails and timbers which I am planning to use themon building a decent house in my homestead at the moment I am staying in a rental house which is very expensive as I pay monthly rent. I also bought a cupboard and household utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have from buying building materials which will necessitate the building of a decent house in my own homestead and I believe when this happens I would have saved the money I used to pay monthly rent for children's education.I have also acquired a cupboard which I have been admiring for my neighbors' houses and til now I feel I am dreaming since I never saw all this coming .I am thankful to GiveDirectly.
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 transfer to pay debt that l had from women group, when they were almost auctioning my thing in the house. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee arrears for my children who are in primary school'
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy, because l knew that l was going to clear all the school fee arrears l have in school to get my children report-forms.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest challenge I have faced is lack of money to construct a better house and to provide food for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during the day. It is the time I relax with my family and friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will be able build my own house and stay comfortably with my family. I will also use part of the money to pay for my dowry.
