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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 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 a sofa set worth 23000 KES and used the rest to renovate my main house that was almost collapsing on us. As a result, I am very glad that currently, my household members sit on more comfortable chairs that they really longed for before Give Directly visited our home and offered us this wonderful help.
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 the whole of my second transfer on paying school fees for my two children, one in secondary school and another in college.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having my children stay in school without any interference, it was always an headache to have them home over fee arrears.
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 first transfer to buy window panes to fix on my windows, paid laborer who was fixing my window panes and also paid school fees for my children who are in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy, danced and jubilated because those who speculated that we will not get the transfer and that GD was not a true organization were ashamed. Thank you Gd for keeping your promise.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not being able to pay school fees in time for my children. They are always in and out of school
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night, because i get to spend time with the whole family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have 2 children in secondary school and one child in kindergaten which is a private school and equally expensive. Receiving this money will enable me offset the outstanding fee balances and ensure my children get a good education
