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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 6 sheep (21,000 KES) that I am using as seed to start a sheep raising Project for income for rainy days.I also plastered my house ( 20,000 KES) to improve its appearance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials including 20 iron sheets since I am motivated to have a better house. Again, I invested the rest in tree farming. I am doing afforestation since I am planning to be a great farmer too.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I feel good being that I am pursuing what I love courtesy of Give Directly; I plant trees and I rear livestock which will also translate to more income in the near future.
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 spent my first transfer on buying a half a bag of maize, paying school fee for my son and I also bought fertilizer that I used in farming
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of doing farming that season
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is how to feed my family since what my husband brings isn't enough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Is in the evening when my husband send me some money and am able to buy food.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Is was happy because it was a chance I had to now develop my self.
