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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to lease a land to help me in my brick making business I then bought iron sheets and some other building things as we look forward to building.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on fees for my two children, bought iron sheets for building since my current house is so old, bought two sack of maize and food to survive on during this drought and hunger season. I am still spending some as capital for brick making business for earning a living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Life has been so good and peaceful since I received the transfers. My household is not experiencing anger because I make bricks, sell them and bring income home.Thanks to Give Directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the whole of my first transfer to lay and burn bricks for sale so as to have a sustainable income for my family's support.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I was so excited because I knew the plans my husband and I had of brick making would now go through.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school,I will also like to plaster my house and expand my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement has been educating our children,we never thought we could take them this far because we have no jobs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that we have no proper income and we struggle a lot to keep our children in school .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am burning blocks and I make some money.
