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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children. They used to be sent home each and every time because of school fee arrears. The remaining part of the money I used to buy lots of food so that I would have stock. It was during a period of drought so that is why I stocked food in the house.
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 buy furniture, since l did not have anything to sit on l was using water container as a furniture. I also spent the transfer to buy bed and mattress since l was sleeping down on a mart with my children which was very uncomfortable. The remaining balance l spent to buy utensils and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Give Directly has really transformed my life, l was sleeping down on a mart with my children like an animal, but now l can compare myself with the rich.
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 a table because I had none and spent the remaining money on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home together with my children not knowing what we were to have for dinner because we had no food at all when I received the money, We rejoiced like never before and I am grateful to date.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfers to build my own house since at the moment I don't have a house of my own and secondly I plan to use my transfers to extend my business of selling fruits
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is being able to take care of my children despite being a widow
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the loss of my husband. It left me very sad and lonely
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting with my children
