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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Having a comfortably shelter to live in with your family members is every human being dream , personal I have been living in a small squeezed house and this has always affected my family time with my children in that we cannot seat together and make stories hence I spent my third transfer on building a decent three roomed house and with this I have found my happiness .Thanks to GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to pay enroll my daughter in college, I spent some amount to buy iron sheets which am planning to use to expand my house. I spent some amount to restock my charcoal business, I gave some amount to my mother-in-law for her upkeep. The remaining amount, I spent to buy two goats for rearing and also food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now very happy because my children will not be sent home for school fees and also I have more livestock. Thank you GD for the transfer
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 to boost my charcoal business that is helping me feed my family. I also ploughed my farm. I am happy I will also be harvesting when the time comes like the others.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Laughs....I was so happy...very happy. The moment I received the money. I am still happy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is not being able to pay for my children's school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up. I thank God everyday for the life
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I would like to thank God for making you change lives like mine,my life is really going to change because for a long time I have lived in poverty and I haven't been able to pay school fees for my children since their father died. I feel humbled and thankful to Give Direct family.
