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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have not yet spent my third transfer. There was a conflict with my parents in law, and so my husband and I decided to shelve our plans for a while until such a time when there will be harmony, then we can carry on with paying bride-price to my parents as well as relocation to our own compound.
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 30000 Kes of my second transfer on purchasing furniture and saved 15000 Kes which my husband will add to some amount and use in paying dowry when he comes home during the election period. With the rest of the money, I bought a solar panel and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that today my house looks very presentable and I would always wish to have guest because I know I own almost the best seats in the village. I never used to own a seat and the one I had belonged to my mother-in-law which I had given her back. I never thought I would one day own such beautiful seats but thanks to GD. This has even raised my self esteem in away.
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 water drum utensils and maize which were my major priorities.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I saw money in my phone. I just kept calm with all the excitement as I was still thinking of how to spend it then withdrew it later. I am so thankful beyond words to this special organization.
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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 we face at the moment is not having a reliable source of income to sustain most our basic needs like feeding being that my husband is the sole bread winner and his job is not reliable nor well paying.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings when I wake up to a brand new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my husband will be able to pay my dowry and with the balance renovate our current house.
