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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
We (my spouse and I) used part of the third transfer on buying furniture because we didn't have any and we could sit on the ground. Since we do not have a house and we are currently staying in a rental house, we bought a few pieces of iron sheets that we have added to the building materials we already have and we have started building our house. We bought bedding so that we could replace our worn out bedding. I also used part of the money to buy an extra pair of school uniform my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of my second transfer on constructing a fishing boat and used the rest of the money on paying school fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income through fishing. This makes me feel independent.
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 transfer on primary school fee for my child (3,000 KES), 3 plastic chairs and a table (3,300 KES), a mattress as well as assorted food items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt relaxed within me because the money meant I would buy some items I was missing and also do a few things I could not do earlier due to low earnings, thank you.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children. If I am unable to raise the required amount they may have to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because the Lord has blessed me with life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I can go back home and build a house. I will also be able to furnish the house.
