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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought bricks cement and some iron rods to help me with building my permanent house I have not cemented the floors and the walls yet but am in better place compared to before where i used to live in a small house and worn out, we sell the soil that is used to build bricks but I could not afford that soil myself, which was so frustrating but now after receiving the transfer from give directly I was able to build. the remaining amount I bought a goat to rear.
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 building a permanent house since this has always been my biggest my dream ,I believe that having a permanent house will increase my self -esteem and I will have some of the feeling of belonging in my community.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful of completing the construction of a permanent house that I had started with the second transfer since this has always been my biggest my dream hence I believe that having a permanent house will increase my self -esteem and I will have a feeling of belonging in my community. At the same time is a sustainable project of which my great grandchildren will inherit while am gone.
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 my first transfer to buy a bag of maize for food. I also paid for farming expenses and seeds. The rest of the amount was spent on buying food and clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the money. I was worried about where I would get food since there was no money in the house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfers on renovating my house since the one I live in now is of old materials. I also plan to buy a cow which can reproduce and provide milk for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is in pottery through which I have made pots and engaged in butter trade for maize, which I sell for better profits, with Rift Valley farmers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the hard work I have to do, and inadequate food I experience, when I am HIV infected.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the night when I get to bed and rest sleeping after working hard in the day.
