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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 completion of construction for my 3 room house which I began using my second transfer, as necessitated by the fact that my main house used to be very small. I also build a kitchen since I never had a kitchen to cook from before.
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 on paying 3,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, then used the rest of the cash on expanding my current house and erecting an iron roofed kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer cook under a tree as before because I now have a a kitchen and my house is also very spacious to the extent that I am able to accommodate my visitors over night, unlike before when I had not enough space in the house.
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 on paying school fee for my daughter in secondary school who had suffered much from frequent home visit in search of school fee. I also purchased food stuff that constituted a sack of maize, sugar, soaps and many others that I lacked in the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt so happy since the transfer would enable me settle a whole year school fee for my daughter.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that,I have not been able to build a good house and get enough food for my family due to lack of money.I thank Givedirectly because I will now be able to built a good house and get food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the morning because it gives me hope that something good things will come on my way.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy because receiving this money is going to improve my life.I will be able to renovate my house and stock enough food for my family.
