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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?
I spent all my third transfer on a motorcycle which my husband uses as a mode of transportation to generate for us daily income.
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 most of the second transfer to build a kitchen for my children to have a place to spent their night. The remaining balance l spent to buy television for entertainment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a better place where my children are sleeping comfortably as compared to before when l was sharing with them the same house which was very small.
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 to buy 9 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to built a house and use the remaining transfer on food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and we are still happy as a family,thank you GD.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is the instability in my source of income yet I have a big family to support.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when I am sleeping. This is because I have less to think of. I enjoy the serenity.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me boost my small scale business which will in return uplift my living standard.