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Ester
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
53
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I plasted the walls and floor of my main house that I had constructed with the first and second transfer. I had been longing for a house since I was really unhappy with the nature of my former one; I needed a house that would enable me accommodate guests-relatives and church members and Give Directly has enalbed me achieve it.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a total of 43000 KES to construct a house with 40 iron sheets.I then paid
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a ther matonon;
 
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 clearing the fee arrears for my daughter to enable her posses her high school certificate that can aid her get a job.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so glad the moment I received my money. It was the happiest day for me. Thanks to GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have a chest condition which prevents me from doing a lot of heavy work that would give me money to provide for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming since it's the only way I get my food.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will take my daughter to college and help her further her education,since she finished her high school in the year 2015 we have just been staying with her at home. I hope to enable her achieve her dreams.