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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a larger portion of my third transfer to buy two cows. I did this because I have not paid my wife's dowry so I have the plan of using them to settle her dowry. I then used part of it to buy a few households that we lacked.
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 a larger portion of my second transfer on building a bigger house and used part of it on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I used to be rained on an a grass thatched house but I'm currently staying in an iron roof house. I'm now at peace whenever it rains because my households are safe from rain. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 purchasing decent clothes for the family members and used most of the transfer on food to sustain the family members.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very happy. I was at my work place when I received the transfer and after confirmation, I immediately left and went straight at home to inform my wife whom we went with to withdraw the money so as to plan on the next meal.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money. I am unable to provide for my family with enough food due to constraints in finances. I am also disturbed with my thatched house which is not in good condition hence making us live uncomfortable life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening.It is at this time that I relax with my family members reflecting on the hard activities I did and focusing on what next activity to do the following day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because Givedirectly has rekindle a new hope in my life.Upon receiving this money,I will be able to build a descent house. I stay with an orphan who is joined secondary school. Therefore receiving this amount will help me pay school fees her and my children.
