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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on improving the walls of my house by plastering and applying rough caste ,which I always wanted to do but had no funds until GD supported me, you should come and visit me. I also bought a heifer for our milk in future .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing cement, sand and paid labour fees for plastering my house. I also bought a sheep, stove and maize for feeding.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is living in a presentable house free from dust and frequent wear out. I am so happy because I have never imagined living in a permanent house which does not need tedious maintanance.Thank you GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a steel door 6500 KES .I also bought 30 tins of maize 3000 KES for my household's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I did not expect to get such a lump sum amount of money at particular point in time.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I run a small business but it does not at all earn me enough profit that can accommodate the meals for my family, I'm really struggling to make ends meet as we sometimes end up without food in a day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when my sales go up, this is when more customers walk to buy food from my kiosk to prepare meals.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfers means that my life and living standard is going to change from this low to a better one once I receive the money that I've been promised.
