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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to buy sand and cement that I used to plaster my house because the floor was too dusty.I also bought maize for family consumption.
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 transfer on buying new bedding for me and my children since the ones we had were very old and worn out. I then bought a new sofa set for my house. I also bought some new utensils and spent the remaining on buying a sack of corn for my family's feeding.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in y daily life is that I am now more comfortable especially with the new bedding that I bought using y transfer.
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 most of my first transfer to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption. I bought blanket, food and a high density mattress for a more comfortable sleep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because it has uplifted my living standards and what I lacked before I now have and this has made me very happy. Thank you GD.
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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 in my life is, I have lost my livestocks due to severe drought.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is eating food anytime is available.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We really wanted help be because we face financial problems in the family. Therefore I am happy to be given the money. I will use the money to expand my current house,buy seats and be able to plaster my house.
