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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I recieved my third transfer, I constructed a semi-permanent house of 42 iron sheets that can now accommodate the whole of my large family. I had been longing for a better house since my former one was too tiny to accommodate us all. In fact, we felt unhappy and uncomfortable living in the former house and this explains why I started buying building materials slowly by slowly since my first transfer.
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 buying iron sheets and used part of it on enrolling my daughter in college.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having enrolled my daughter in college so she'll finally achieve her dreams. I also have the hopes of soon building a new house because I already have iron sheets.
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 purchasing food for the family consumption and bought a sheep that I would later resell so as to pay fees for my child who will be joining high school. I also gave my husband part of the money that would be use at my co-wife's place and used most of the transfer on clearing fees balance that was pending so as to pick my child's certificate.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very excited and thanked God for the blessing sent through GiveDirectly . I felt relieved that day knowing that I would be able to pay my child's fee balace so as to pick the certificate which was held back at school.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is when i could not afford to raise school fees for my children who are supposed to join college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when am with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring a change in my life because I'll be able to build a toilet structure and buy cows and to also pay my children's school fees.
