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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on buying livestock. I bought a cow and some goats. Some of it I spent on buying furniture given that I did not have any. The remaining Ii spent on paying school fees for my daughter in secondary school. May God bless GiveDirectly staff.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 20 pieces of roofing iron sheets, a steel door, 2 steel windows and some timbers that I'll use to build a better house at my own homestead as currently I'm staying at my grandfathers's homestead. I also bought a mattress and some utensils as I didn't have them before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The difference in my daily life is the conspicuous transformation from languishing in poverty to living a better life. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying some of the items which I didn't have before such as table, chair cushions, utensils and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed in my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer. Thanks a lot to GD.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, because this one is too small. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy two cows, that would provide us with milk, and would also be as an investment for our family. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start fish-selling business, for family income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is, having bought plates with savings from our small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is that, my husband has not paid dowry, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I am preparing supper for my family.
