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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
At the time when the transfer was being sent, I was heavily pregnant and expected to visit maternity any time. I always had normal deliveries in the past and didn't expected any complications that time. It came with a lot of surprise when I needed to part with a total of 35000 KES in order to secure the baby.I pondered a lot on how to get this money and all the possibilities I had bore me no fruit. I was lucky enough that it was at this time when I received the third transfer. I therefore produced the amount that was required and secured a chance in a theater. I really lack the best way to extend my gratitude to Give Directly for the timely support it offered. Sincerely speaking, I would lost two lives, myself and the infant's, were it not for this transfer. The remaining portion of the transfer was used in purchasing foodstuffs as was prescribed by the doctors. I needed a special diet to help me recover from the injuries caused in the theater. I was glad enough that this too became a non issue since I still had a portion of the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy thirty iron sheets, nails, poles and paid for labor to construct a new and bigger house for my family. I then bought clothes for the children and myself and spent the remaining amount to buy maize for food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is getting to have a house that is big enough and a separate bedroom where I have my privacy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying food, one bag of maize and I also bought Iron sheet that I am planning to build a new house with
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash, this gave me hope for finally building a new house because my current house is very small and is not able to accommodate my family and I
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger house since the one we are in is very small. We are also going to pay dowry so that we can live as one in harmony.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have a house and a beautiful family of our own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is when my children become sick and I am not able to get proper treatment for them because of lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am relaxing after finishing my household chores.
