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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47000 KES ($459 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying sand that I used to plaster my house. I also fitted glass windows and steel doors to my house, I never thought of such a house in my life but GiveDirectly made me see such. Thanks to the organization.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, nails and timber which I have used to build a house. The remaining amount I spent to buy local seeds for planting and also bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, I now have a bigger house as compared to the one am currently living in which makes me very happy and comfortable whenever I have guests. Thank you Gd for the 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 spent my first transfer on buying text books for my children, gave my husband some money to buy something for himself and spent the rest on a bag of maize and daily food consumption.Both my children and spouse were so happy that GD sent us money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I laughed so happily and thanked God when I received my transfer. I was so happy that GD has fulfilled their promise on time.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship as at now is that with this drought ,food is difficult to find and water is also scarce.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning since God has granted me the gift of life which not everyone enjoys.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy. This is the first time i am going to receive such aid and I'm sure my life is going to change. I will use part of the money to expand my house and cement it, buy a water tank for water storage as water is an issue these sides. I will use part of it to start up a small business for me and build a small hut for my son. The rest I will use to pay my children's school fees.
