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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the whole of my third transfer to plaster my house that I built using the second transfer. I did this because all I needed was a house so I have plastered it so that whenever it rains the walls do not get washed off hence it will stay longer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials which I used in building a new house because I had a small house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the pride and happiness I have for having a bigger house so I will not take my visitors to be hosted in neighbors houses anymore because my current house is big enough.
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 my first transfer to buy bedding like mattress and blanket which I did not have. I bought water tank to help me store water during rainy season and also bought 30 tins of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because my family had gone three days without food. I immediately went to withdraw the money to buy food for my family. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is am not able to provide for my family financially.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm sitted relaxing with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me start business and also extending my house and buying household items.
