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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used most portion of my third transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school because this is the only way I could help secure his future, I bought high density cushions for my seats which are more comfortable, I bought clothes and shoes for my self and my children. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a goat which has reproduced which will always remind me of GD and also bought other household goods which I did not have.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school. I spent the transfer to plaster my house since l wanted to be like other family member who has nice plastered houses. I also spent the transfer to buy furniture since l did not have anything to sit on. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am also like other people who are staying in a very nice neat house that l have been admiring all along.
 
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 purchasing school uniforms and shoes for my children since they had old ones, bought food for the family consumption and used most of the amount on paying fees for my child who is high school to reduce the balance which was remaining.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was very excited. I immediately left doing the casual job that I was performing and went to withdraw the money so as to purchase food since their was bearly no food in the house.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that my income sources are very minimal. Since my husband passed away, I have no financial support. It's tough operating as a single parent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the farm.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means the world to me. Am happy and grateful to Give Directly. I look forward to reviving my business which involved selling tomatoes on large scale.