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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used part of my third transfer on maize farming both for consumption and commercial. I bought a goat for rearing which I consider an investment because in future after it has given birth I can sell some of them to help in meeting other needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 5000 KES of my second transfer on buying a bicycle for my personal use. I bought a few households (bedding, furniture, utencils) at a cost of 26000 KES. I bought building materials (iron sheets and nails) at 17000 KES that I'm planning to use in builidng my compound and used the rest of the money on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a reliable means of transport since I bought a bicycle. Being a business woman I do not spend any coin on transporting my goods. The bicycle too helps me in fetching water from the lake so I do not have to walk for a long distance to the river. I'm proud too I now have furniture of my own so I do not borrow anymore from neighbors.
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?
With my first transfer, I bought 6 iron-sheets @4200 Kes and a goat @2500 Kes. I spent the remaining 3000 Kes on buying a dress and food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt very strong and motivated because I never thought the money would come that soon. I was strong because I had no source of reliable income to enable me provide enough food for my family but thanks to GD I was able to get my family some quality food with the money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is getting our daily meal. I did not get any yields last season and food prices are also high.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after taking supper with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a big change in my life.I am so elated.Give Directly truly cares for the needy.My living standard will change to the better.
