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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 spent my third transfer on plastering my 3 room house for 47,000 KES since if I never did that the mud walls would be again washed off by rain water and cause us all inconveniences.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on building a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I am not rained anymore because I now have a descent iron roof house. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 to buy food for my family and 6 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to built a kitchen,I also bought utensils.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to take care of my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My hardship is that I stay in a leaking thatched house and I am unable to construct a better house due to lack of money. Providing my family with enough food is a great challenge to me since I am jobless.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening because I reunite with my family. This reduces for me stresfull moments of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this amount has opened a new chapter in my life because I will be to construct a good house and live comfortably with my family especially during rainy season. Upon receiving this amount, I will also be able to train in tailoring for self employment and provide my family with adequate food from the business.
