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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 relocating to our own land as required by Luo customs, and putting up a 4 room house(47,000 KES) .
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 house construction materials (30,000 KES) inpreparation ,a cow (15,000 KES) and the balance on primary school levies as well as assorted food items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our daily lives is the fact that soon we will put up a spacious house that will be enough for all of us, and we will also get milk from our own cow.Thank you very much.
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 received my first transfer when my 2 children had been sent home for school fees and therefore the first thing that I did was to clear the balances with 1000 KES and spent the rest on food. This plummeted the level of stress in my life; I could eat well and at the same time keep my children in school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money from Give Directly, I felt relieved and decompressed. Even my children became very excited since they knew that they would stay longer in school. Before then, they could be desperate because most of the time, they were on the road sent home for school fees while the rest could be in class learning.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge has been lack of stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings are my favorite part of the day knowing that I have seen a brand new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to be among those who will receive money from Give directly, My life is going to change for better.
