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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer to buy a motorcycle so that it can earn income. My husband was a fisherman, but he was making less profit, so we thought it was a good idea if he shifts to motorcycle taxi which is doing better. I'm now happy we are doing good because the motorcycle taxi business has picked.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy building materials as l am planing to build iron-roofed house, since l am staying in a leaky thatched roofed house where l am being rained on when it is raining. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now curtained that l will stay in iron-roofed house. I am also eating well since Give Directly gave me money.
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 on one sack of maize, school fees for my child, utensils, farm seeds and the rest on buying daily food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited! I was really suffering that moment when I got money to spend from GD.Thank you for the financial support.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is how I am going to get income since I'm jobless and I cannot provide three meals for my family everyday.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when as a family we eat well during the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money made me happy and thankful to GiveDirectly. This money will enable me build a new big house that will accommodate all my family members and start a small business.
