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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer on building a three room house which I began using my second transfer, because I had a very bad and old house which was threatening to fall on me yet as a widow I could not do much due to low finances.Thank you very much.
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 on purchasing 40 pieces of iron sheets and other roofing materials that I intended to use in renovating my roof. The current roof is worn out and leaks a lot. I also paid school fee for my daughter in form one. I do struggle a lot to raise this fee but am now relieved because the transfer enabled me settle the arrears I had and even post paid next year's school fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have greatly been relieved from the heavy burden that I had in looking for school fee for the daughter.
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 spent my first transfer on paying my daughter's secondary school fees of 5000 KES and bought sand worth 5000 KES for plastering my floor.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because it came just when my daughter had been sent home for school fees.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is putting food on the table for my children and also paying for my children's school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is at night when I retire to bed for I know I won the days challenge.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When one of the Officer told me am going to be a beneficiary I knelt down and prayed for I know my dreams have been fulfilled. I have been a widow for the last six years all along I have been working on other peoples farm to feed my children but with the help of give directly I will be able to start a poultry farm and and earn a living. I appreciate Give Directly.
