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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have used my third transfer to renovate my main house. The former one had a leaky roof and therefore it was really drenching on us and our belongings; I replaced the old iron sheets with the new ones and then plastered the house with sand and cement.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow and two goats for rearing and to provide my father with milk, I bought iron sheets to use in building my house since the one am living in is leaking. The remaining amount, I spent to buy half a sack of maize for consumption
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I can now graze my livestock which I never thought could happen to me and also I am very happy because I will soon build a better house. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 sack of corn for my family's feeding. I then spent the rest of the transfer on buying new clothes for my children becuase their clothes were very old and worn out.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer, I thanked God for everything that was happening to me at that time.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees has been my biggest hardship since my husband died.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when am having meal with my children
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy since I didn't have any regular source of income and the money could help me stabilize.
