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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($531 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house more tidier and more healthy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I was very happy and thankful to GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent KES 18,000 on my medication,KES 20,000 on furniture and KES 20,000 on school fees for my daughter in college.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is when I felt sick due to stress, my family had nothing to eat and the husband was so alcoholic. My children had to relocate to my sister's house
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiness part of my day is in the morning when I am taking breakfast with my children before they go to school
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will no longer be sleeping hungry, I will be able to buy dairy cow and hence get milk to feed my family and sell the remaining amount.
