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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to build a new house in my own compound as our culture demands.Because most of the materials had been bought using the second transfer,I had some money to spare which I used to buy sofa sets for my new house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying 30 pieces of iron sheets ,timbers and nails since I am planning to use this item to build a decent house in my homestead since at the moment I am staying at my parent's -in-laws homestead. I also bought food for my family's consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the hope I have regained from buying the necessary building materials which will necessitate the putting up of my homestead as the customary laws states, accomplishing this dream has been impossible for me due to my little income that I make and now I am thankful to GiveDirectly pulling me through this dream.
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 fishing nets and hired a boat for our fishing activity. I also bought dry corn for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very relieved because my husband and I would at last manage to buy some fishing nets and hire a boat for more effective fishing, which is what sustains our family, thank you.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is paying school fees for my children who are in primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always during lunch time because it is the first time of the day that I get to see my children when they have come for lunch.Most of the time we don't see each other in the morning because I always leave very early in the morning when they are still asleep for the mountains to fetch firewood for sale.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my life is going to change because I'm going to build my own home.
