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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer in paying medical bill for my husband who was hospitalized.I also bought maize for family consumption and house hold items.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my sister in my secondary school. I also spent part of the transfer to repair my house that has taken quite sometime without being plastered. Using the remaining amount,I spent on food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life I have been able to see my sister through school. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a bag of maize and assorted food items, secondary school fee for my sister and treatment for my husband who was sick at that time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, my whole family became very happy because that moment my husband was very sick and we needed money for his treatment.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have face is that, I am unable to provide food for family due to lack of money and sickness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during the day because I meet friends and forget stressful moments.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will be able to renovate my house and purchase furniture. I will be able to construct a kitchen because my house is too small to accommodate my family.
