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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to treat my child who had serious burns on her body because she fell into a hot pan where I was cooking in the kitchen. My child stayed in the hospital ward for a period of three weeks but she eventually recovered well. I thank Give Directly for the financial assistance they accorded to me through the cash transfers.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I prioritized fixing a steel door on my house and replacing the damaged iron sheets on my leaking roof which cost me a total of 22000 KES. I then used the old iron sheets from my main house to construct a kitchen since I used to cook outside before, and would really get worried when the rainy season starts. I also bought a cow worth 20000 KES in order to be at par with my peers in the village.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a proper roof that does not leak anymore and I feel safe sleeping in my house since the steel door I fixed is strong, unlike before when I had a very weak door made from iron sheets and could be broken into very easily.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on my children's medication who were very sick during that particular time
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because this gave me hope of paying for my children's medication who were very sick during that time, this gave me hope of good health for both of them
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge in life is taking care of my two children who are sick.One of them is asthmatic and l dont have enough money for her to get proper medical attention.The other one has a rare skin condition that we have not found its remedy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after a day's work. I feel happy when we share a meal with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will have a great impact in my life.It will bring change in my family.I intend to use it on buying some goats and cattle that l will later sell to pay school for my children when they join secondary school.
