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I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on buying some households that I didn't have. I bought both a cow and goats for rearing and used 5000 KES to open a business since I didn't have any source of income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now independent because my business is doing well and I'm able to meet my needs on my own.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I spent it on food. We never had corn, prices had gone high that we couldn't manage to afford and therefore I considered this a great help to us.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money from Give Directly, I knelt down and thanked God. We had been suffering and we never had any food to eat so this money was such a great blessing to me.
Enrolled
access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of a proper house to live in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is at night while having supper with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to increase our income because I intend to start me business to supplement my husband's income.
