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Millicent
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Teaching
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 34,900 KES of my transfer to extend my house since the one I was living in was a bit small for my family. The remaining amount was spent on household expenses such as food and clothing.
 
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 two cows that I am currently rearing. I also spent part of the money to clear fees arrears I owed my former college.Using the remaining amount,I spent on paying school fees for my daughter who is taking a course in tailoring. I also bought food using part of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that after I got my clearance certificate from college and this has enabled me start my own kindergarten. I am now self reliant. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid a debt of 5000 KES when I received the first transfer. The balance was -0
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment a received my first transfer, I felt really happy because I had not held such an amount since now to leek.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is that I have a lot of responsibilities to take care of but what I get as a salary from my job is way too little to take care of them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after coming from my work place, having a rest away from the pressure at work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I heard I was chosen as one of the beneficiaries, I felt relieved because for one, it will enable me complete some of my projects and it will also go a long way in changing my life.