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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering my house for 47,000 KES since it used to stress me due to the amount of dust , which necessitated smearing often and my age could not allow that.I thank you very much
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 building an iron roofed kitchen, bought sand at 7,000 KES which I'll use to cement my house receiving the last transfer then used the rest of the cash on daily foods for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a kitchen hence I no longer cook in the open where the rain used to interrupt me. Am also hopeful of having a cemented and decent house very soon.
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 spent most of the first transfer to pay debt that l had with a friend since l have taken too long to repay it because of lack of money. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy that, l went down on my knees to thank God for his blessings and also to continue blessing the work of Give Directly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship at the moment is the fact that I am aging and I don't have the strength to work or provide for myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy throughout the day, I am suffering from high blood pressure and with this condition, I have to be happy always all the time.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am feeling happy because since I got married in this village, I have never received any aid, this is the first aid that I will receive and I am thanking God and Give Directly.
