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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I got my third transfer when I had a patient in the hospital; my husband had been admitted when we never had money and therefore getting it that soon enabled us to facilitate his treatement-he was treated and through God's grace he recovered and he is back to his normal life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials and currently the construction is on going. It is a 34 iron sheets house and I believe it will offer me more comfort that I need and protect me from rain for a longer period.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now more committed, productively than ever before. I have got several engagement each day as I accomplish my dreams courtesy of Give Directly's transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying roofing iron sheets which I'll use to build a better house as my current house is in a pathetic condition.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. I didn't even have something to eat hence receiving the transfer was like a salvation for me. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family completely depends on the menial jobs I do to earn a living, being that I am asmatic, sometimes it becomes very difficult for me to engage in such activities living my family with no source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest mostly in the evening when am able to put food on the table for my family after a day's hard work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It is actually a turning point in my life because it will help me start a small business, which for a long time has been my desire, this will help sustain me and my family.
