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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a small house which was almost falling down so when I received my third transfer I build a furnished house and bought food for my family with the remaining transfer.Thank you GiveDirecty.
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 a larger portion of my second transfer on building a new house and used 4500 KES on buying a mattress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a house. I no longer have to stay in a rental house which was very expensive. I now feel independent.
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 pent my first transfer on school uniform and fee for our 2 children who are pupils (2,500 KES), dry corn (4,500 KES) and the rest on miscellaneous house-hold needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very happy since it came at a time when the situation in my house was very bad and many needs were unmet, thank you very much for the transfer, it changed our lives to a certain extent.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is at night when am sitted together with my children enjoying a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to change my life because I intend to build a house which has been hard due to lack of money forcing me to rent for along time.
