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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I decided to build a new kitchen using the last cash transfer that I got from GD. I did not have a kitchen and that is why I opted to use this cash to construct one.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy cement,sand that I used to plaster my house. I also spent part of the money to buy paint that I used to paint my house after plastering it. I am happy that I no longer have to smear it with mud.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to feed my family with the profits I get from my corn business I started using the first transfer. Thanks to GiveDirectly for making my life easy as I nowadays rely on myself.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a sack of corn for my family's feeding. I also bought new bedding since my bedding were very old and torn. I also bought a small radio to keep up with current affairs and news.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I was very happy because I knew I could now afford to buy corn for my family's feeding.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the death of my husband which left me a widow with children and no steady income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Being part of the program is a great news to me. I feel so happy that at least now I will have money to call my own which will help me in many ways
