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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($468 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 a heifer for 18,000 KES as an investment for our children's education in future.I then build a kitchen as I needed one urgently since I used to cook from the outside which was inconveniencing to me.I spent the balance on food since crop harvests in this area are normally low due to insufficient rainfall.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering my house which I had constructed with my own savings which could only cater for all other construction materials except plastering materials. Secondly, I purchased a cupboard that I intended to use in keeping my kitchenware such as utensils and many more. Lastly, I purchased a second-hand bicycle to help me in fetching water from the river which was several miles away.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is the improved way of fetching water from the stream as opposed to the tedious method of carrying water on my head , which was the case before. Secondly, my living standard has greatly improved as I am able to purchase any type of food that I may long to eat.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I spent it on a sack of maize and 2 goats. It was famine season and we never had enough to eat, we were starving and therefore food would be more helpful to us. Besides, I bought these goats to enable me educate my children in the near future since they are soon joining secondary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I switched on my phone in the morning and the first thing that I met was transaction message from Give Directly, I felt very happy since Give Directly sent it in time not even on time, after 2 months as earlier promised.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life now is how to raise school fee for my children since I have no stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening while taking supper with my family, it's a sign of a successful day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will uplift my family from poverty. I am going to use it to accomplish alot.
