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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to build a new house because before then I lived in a small grass-thatched house that had been destroyed by termites and leaked when it rained.I also bought livestock like goats that would always remind me of Give Directly and I am happy to report that they are doing well.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I built a semi-permanent house. I never had a good place to sleep and even the field officers who visited me could bare me witness-the house had turned old and it was almost collapsing on us. Again it was leaky and we were always afraid any moment rain was eminent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live more comfortably in a better house. My former house was leaky and weak and therefore we were always afraid that it could easily collapse on us.
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 lamp 5000 KES, bought water cans 500 KES, bought 1/2 a bag of maize 3020 KES, paid school fees 1500 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received this money I was really prayed and thanked God.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main source of income is fishing, which is not so stable because some nights i go fishing and come back home empty handed to a starving wife and kids
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning, because its always a new day and am refreshed and rejuvenated to face the day's hustle
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to build a bigger house to accomodate me and my family, buy decent furniture, and open a business for my wife. My kids will be able to jave their school fees cleared
