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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought building materials using the third transfer and built a much larger house because my previous one was tiny and could not comfortably accommodate my family members
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering part of my house because it was in bad condition. I bought furniture since mine were worn out. I used part of it on clearing the school fee arrears for my child and on buying a few livestock (goats and poultry) for rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the happiness and pride I have because I now have a shinning compound. Indeed this is a huge step and everyone in our village is amazed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to build a kitchen which is also used as bedroom for my children, and use remaining transfer buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and together with my family we are grateful,thank you GD for changing our life.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is paying school fees for my children and getting enough food to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the morning when I wake up in good shape and healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will pay school for son who is supposed to join Teachers Training College and possibly build a new house
