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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47000 KES ($459 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying livestock that I am currently rearing. I am hopeful that one day when they multiply, they will help me in school fees payment for my children given that they are still in school.I also spent some money on starting poultry keeping. With the profits I am able to take care of my family more comfortably.
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 buy iron sheets, timber and nails which I used to build my house. I bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption. Bought a steel door to fix on my house and paid laborers who were building my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a good house and also my children no longer sleeps hungry like they used to do before.
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 my first transfer on, as well as a bag of dry corn and assorted food for home consumption, as well as Primary school fee, uniform and shoes for my 4 children to replace their old ones.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt greatly honored by God because things were so bad for the family that I was actually on my way to go and borrow a little money to buy flour and cook for my family. TI thank you GD, you sent me money just on time and removed my shame!.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My hardest hardship is lack of food for my children. Most of the times they have to sleep hungry because my charcoal businesses cannot sustain them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time is in the evening when am together with my children enjoying the little food I managed to get during the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to help me healthwise.I have to make charcoal for a living and it is affecting me.This is going to change because I intend to start a meaningful business to change my life.
