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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the money from GD to build a new house. I initially had a very small house that was not enough for me and my family. I am now proud to have a much bigger house than what I used to have before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on building a new house. I bought a bag of maize and used some money to buy both my children and my clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is having a big house. Previously I had small house that couldn't fit us . This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase one sack of corn .Using part of the transfer,I bought my children clothes and furniture. I used have only one chair and it was not sufficient for my whole family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I thank GiveDirectly for sending me the money.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is getting resources to make me meet my basic needs. I have children to take care of, there is also food insecurity in my area, and my husband's job is unpredictable, sometime it's available while sometime not available.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning has been my happiest day because, because that's when i prepare my lovely daughter for school and my husband for his house construction activity. I always be happy in the morning because God has given me a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean a lot to me, because i have been dreaming of having a descent house but i could not since i don't have adequate resources. Now i do believe that this money will enable me to have a bigger house and a descent one.
