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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on paying my dowry on behalf of my spouse who could not afford this kind of a project on his own. For the five years we stayed together, we struggled a lot to raise even a single cent towards this but nothing good came out of the struggles. My family on their side pressurized me into divorcing the man who to them was very poor and not worth marrying their daughter. I had to remain tough and resistant in order to safeguard my marriage. I was lucky enough that before they could pull me out of the marriage, I received this transfer and paid the dowry which was the major course of contention. I was so happy and prayed to God to bless Give Directly abundantly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used 45000 KES to construct a new house with 0 new iron sheets on the roof because my previous house was small and had grown so old. I then used the balance to buy a bed since the old one was damaged.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a new house which is spacious enough and is strong, thus no need for frequent repairs.
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 a bag of maize 3,000 KES and clothes for my family 2,000 KES. I bought household utensils 2000 KES and timbers 3000 KES since I am planning to build a spacious three roomed house as at the moment I am staying in a rental house which is very expensive.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfe , I felt very happy and my husband was also overjoyed since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals which I was unable to due to financial constraints hence I am hopeful that at the end of the transfer phase my living standards will have improved to greater heights .
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face in our life is that our income is currently low and this has made us not to have basic things like food for our family and we are forced to share a very tiny single roomed house with my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning to prepare my kids to go to school. This makes me happy as I know that one day they will get good jobs and help me as their parent.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me to be very excited as we will be able to buy the things that we were not able to afford like clothes for our children, food, school fees for our children and furniture for our house.
