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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 18,000 KES of my third transfer on enrolling my spouse for a Driving /Motor Mechanics Course on apprenticeship basis that will last for 6 months.He always wanted to train and look for a job but we had no finances until GD supported us. He aims to acquire employable skills as a Driver /Mechanic to enable him support his family in future.I spent the balance on basic furniture and utensils.I am so very happy again since I managed to redeem my own Secondary school Certificate that had been held by school authorities for 5 years due to unpaid fee balance of 7,000 KES using the second transfer received from GD.A few weeks back I used that Certificate in successfully applying for a Sales and Marketing job,which I got and I am due to begin working soon.Thank you
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying 14,000 KES to get my form four certificate which was held due to fee arrears after sitting my forth form in 2012, used 32,000 KES to pay my dowry then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of getting a job with county government because I now have my certificate that has enabled me to apply for jobs. I also have a sense of belonging with my husband now that am legally married after fulfilling marriage traditions of paying dowry.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy a sack of maize for family consumption. I bought a mattress because the one I had was too old. I also purchased other household items with the rest of the money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I got very happy and went down on my knees to praise the almighty God for seeing me through.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently have is lack of money to pay for my pending school fees so that I can get my certificate which will help me secure a job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I flashback on what happened during the day that made me laugh.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean a lot of change to this family. I feel so happy being part of this program
