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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to pay school fee arrears for my children who are in secondary school after they have stayed home for so long because of the arrears . The remaining l spent to buy cow bull for farming this will save me from using my own hands to work on my farm as l used to do before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on 2 cows and 3 sheep. I spent on livestock in order to be a farmer and I believe that if you invest in livestock you definitely become rich because they appreciate. I would like to be rich and change my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live my dream and follow my passion courtesy of Give Directly. My major goal has been a livestock farmer and I am glad I am pursuing this.
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 buy food for my family and pay school for my daughter.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because my daughter will not be send home for school fees again.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am currently facing hardship in paying school fees for my children, bringing them up as a single parent is a hard task.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I've gotten enough Fish for sale, I do fishing.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means a brighter tomorrow.
