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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on fishing nets, but unfortunately there is not much gain currently since the fish in the Lake is depleted and we often have no catch, resulting to no income.Nevertheless, I am very grateful to GD for the financial support.
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 my first transfer to build new house since I had small house with couldn't accommodate us with my family. I also bought food for my family and boost my fishing business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I separated with my wife and kids since I couldn't take of care of them,now I am happy because I can provide them with basic needs.
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 buying a bag of maize because there was so much drought and hunger, paying school fees for my children and purchasing fishing nets which I am using to catch fish in the lake as my economic activity.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so overwhelmed with joy that I could not even sleep that night. At that moment there was so much hunger and my children were home due to lack of school fees. I was so happy that I could then buy food and pay fees to for my children. Thank you GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I can't afford my own food because am poor this makes me to borrow food from neighbours and at times I get embarrassed when they refuse to help me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the evening because that's the only time when I reach home and find time to relax after working the whole day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My house is too small for us because I have a big family, this money is really going to help me to build a big house.
