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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My children are grown and I used to sleep with them in my small house,so when I received my third transfer,I thought it wise to construct them a house where they could sleep in. I am glad nowadays they are able to sleep in their own house. The remaining I spent on paying school fees for my daughter who is in the polytechnic. She had started but stopped for lack of school fees and I am glad she was able to go back and I hope she will complete soon. She is taking a course in hair dressing and computer packages.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 paying school fees of 20000 Kes, purchasing construction materials (iron-sheets, nails) @13600 Kes, and furniture @8000 Kes. I spent the rest on buying a water container, two blankets and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to clear my daughter's hair dressing course fees and she will soon be a professional hair dresser. This has empowered her and knowing that she will soon be able to earn her own money gives me confidence since she is a girl and would not have to be influenced by men for her to get money. Seeing having a brighter future makes me very happy. She had always dreamt of being a hairdresser but I had no money to pay for her course. Thanks to GD her dream is soon coming true.
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 to buy food and bedding for my family,I also pay school fees for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,my children are all in school.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have no stable means to provide basic needs to my family. This is mainly caused by prolonged draught
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when my children are back from school and have a meal with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that I'll be able to start a business and have a reliable source of income.
