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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on expanding my house into a spacious three roomed one which accommodates my family members comfortably since before the transfer when my church-mate came to visit for church meeting the had to sit out side the house due to inadequate space.I also bought a she -calf to add onto my herd which I had bought with the second transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy 2 cows and food for my family also constructed a pit latrine and paid dowry with the remaining transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am at peace with my in-laws having paid dowry.
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 the first transfer on building a pit latrine avoid going to neighborhood each time, I also bought 1 bag of maize for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because that promised from Give Directly came to pass.
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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 have faced is poverty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning waking up and heading to the lake to fish.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me sort out some very difficult issues I have been having, am now very happy because I will go pay the dowry for my wife.
