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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($536 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
For the past six years, I have been married but not able to pay dowry. This is because of my low income from casual jobs here at the village. Both my parents and my in-laws have always urged me to pay dowry and I have always felt it's long overdue. I had prayed and even tried going for loans for the same but it has never been possible. When I received this transfer, that was my priority hence I judt did thatr for peace.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received this money, I was very happy. This is because it was a dream come true for me. I have tried by all means to raise such amkount of money but since I do not have a stable source of income, I have not been able to.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my transfer to buy cows which I used to pay dowry for my wife. It has been six years since we got married and due to my low income from casual work which is also not consistent, I have not been able to raise enough money for the same. When I received this transfer, it was a relief for me as my biggest burden was solved. Thanks to Give Directly.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to improve my house. I plan to purchase sand and cement to plaster the floor that is currently made of mud.With the remaining balance, I will purchase sofa sets to furnish my sitting room.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening. At this time, I manage to meet with my friends while going to the stream and the market place. We normally get time to share stories and make jokes that ease our burdens away.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am facing is that I do not have a stable source of income to rely on. The casual jobs that I do engage in do not generate sufficient income to sustain most of my family's needs. As a result, it has become extremely difficult to make ends meet more so purchasing food consistently for my family.
