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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my money on building a decent three roomed house and now I have a peace of mind which I didn't have when I was staying in a leaky grassed thatched house .
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 second transfer on building an iron roofed house at 46,600 KES then used the rest of the cash on little house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer being rained on as before when I used to be in a grass thatched house. Am also now a respected person in the community because I dress very smartly, unlike before when I used to put on rags.
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 happily spent my first transfer on cultivating my farms, buying a sack of maize and clothes for ourselves. I am now having maize in stock to feed on and planting beans for future sales so that we dont lack food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I confirmed GD had sent me money because I was so much poor and needed money for food and other basic needs. Thanks GD for keeping your promise.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family has been going hungry due to famine experienced in the village
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evenings are my happiest moments of the day when from my casual labour with a daily pay.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The transfer revives hope in me. I will build my own spacious house because the current house I live in is pathetic. It is grass thatched, leaking and small for my family.
I will invest other portion of the transfer on large scale cultivation of maize and beans to supply in schools so that I earn a living. Additionally, I will satisfactorily feed the family.
