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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer I received from Give Directly to build a new house in my own compound out of my in-laws compound because I had planned to do so but did not have the funds.
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?
I spent my second transfer on buying a second hand motor bike (65,000 KES)-I had saved the first transfer .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our lives is that we have added income from motor cycle transportation business, on a bad day we get 700 KES and on a good day we get 2,000 KES ,from which we are able to finance our vegetable -farming venture. Thank you GD for financial support.
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 mattress, utensils and paid school fees for my child.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I laughed so loudly and ran to confirm with my neighbour who was also a recipient. I was overwhelmed with joy for receiving such amount of money when I needed it most. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my sister. If I am unable to raise the required amount she may have to drop out of school .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am selling groceries at the market. The atmosphere is usually lively as customers and sellers negotiate .This always makes me very happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will have the financial capability to establish my own homestead away from my husband's place of birth.
