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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($470 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 buying house construction materials, in readiness for building on a better house on a new location . As a couple, we have been planning for years to move from my father-in-law's land and relocate to our own compound as required by Luo traditions and there build our house. This has been impossible due to lack of finances. Thank you GD for making this possible.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy 35 pieces of iron sheets which I'll use to establish my home. Purchased a mattress. I also purchased water containers, family clothes, and family foodstuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my desire of establishing my home is soon materializing and will establish it as soon as I receive my last transfer.
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 gave my husband the first transfer that he added to the money he had and paid my dowry according to our customary laws. I am now married to him officially.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I thought GiveDirectly had forgotten about me being that other people had received their transfers except me so when I received the money, I was so happy. My fears went away.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Having to spend almost every coin I get in buying foodstuff since the harvest we get from the farm is never enough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon, when feeding the livestock being that this has been a source of income for my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to construct a better house for my family. I also expect to buy some livestock to rare for sale in future.
