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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying 20 bags of cement that I used to plaster my house and pay college fees for my son.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to clear college fees arrears for my son who was taking a course as a laboratory technician but had his certificate detained for not completing school fees. I am so happy he is going to have his certificate and will be able to look for a job like the others. I also had some amount remaining that I used to buy sand and cement for plastering my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son will have his certificate after completing his laboratory technical course. He will be able to secure a job soon. Thanks to GiveDirectly for relieving me on this as I thought my son would take long to have his certificate let alone to secure himself a decent jo. I am so grateful.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire first transfer to buy clay which I will use to renovate my house which has cracks all over.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and thanked God because I did not believe or know that one day I will receive such amount of money. Thank you GD.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to poverty I have been lacking food and sometimes we sleep without taking food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy in the evening when I have finished my chores and am now relaxing with my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This means a shift in my living standards because am going to build a modern house.
