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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying for my daughter's University education in the Department of Business Administration (47,000 KES). I did this since I am widowed and extremely poor and have no way of raising her fee and consequently GD Grant provided a good chance for us.
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 my second transfer on admitting my child in to the university at 47,000 KES then used the rest of the cash on little house items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to admit my child into the university, something that wouldn't have happened if I never received the transfers. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 more utensils and used most of the amount on purchasing food to sustain the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was overwhelmed with joy because that very morning I was stressed up on what we could eat but I thanked the Lord very much when I received the transfer. I immediately went with my child to withdraw the money and bought food that I eat with the whole family members.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my family, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm having a prayer, before I go to bed.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel very happy, because I plan to use the money to pay college fees for my daughter.
