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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the money to build a new house for my family. I initially had a bad house that was in a bad shape but I am currently living comfortably in a two bed-roomed house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 38 iron sheets. My former house was too tiny to offer us comfort we needed in life for example, it couldn't withstand heavy wind, it was overcrowded and poorly ventilated-it was just that daunting!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Currently, I live with a lot happiness and self-esteem. This is because, I have been dreaming of having a better house but it was impossible since I never had means of achieving this dream and therefore when I got this money and built a bigger house I had been craving for, I felt the relief and the joy!
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 buying a bag of maize 4500 KES and household expenditure 4,000 KES. I also bought bedding for my children 1500 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the first transfer,I felt very happy since at that time I had no money to buy food for that day hence upon seeing an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly verifying that money was sent. I was assured that my family was going to have enough food from that day hence forth because they haven't been feeding on balanced diet due to scarcity of food and high cost of living.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face is that of not earning sufficient income to cater for most of our basic needs more so food,shelter and even paying school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings when I am able to relax with my children after they have come home from school and we share stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that we will finally be able to construct ourselves a much bigger house that is spacious to fit all of us and with the balance,we plan to go pay dowry at my parents home.
