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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying cement and sand that I used to plaster my earthen house. I also bought bedding and furniture as the ones I had had worn out and given that in my area there is always droughts,I bought a donkey that helps me in carrying water long distances. I do not have to carry the water on my head.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy sand and cement which I have used to renovate my house from mud to plastered, I spent some amount to pay laborers who renovated my house. I spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school, I bought a goat for rearing. The remaining amount, I spent to start a kerosene business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life in that, I now have a business where I can now earn an income to support my family and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD for the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school for my daughter in secondary school. Using part of the money,I spent to buy cushions for my seats. I had a little remaining that I spent on food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I was so happy. I could not believe it so I told my daughter to help me confirm the message which we later celebrated together as a family.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that i face is the inability to get sustainable and constant source of income to fend for my family.The work of sourcing for gold is based purely on luck and sometimes it drags for months before you get lucky to come across even just a gram of gold to sell.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings when I finish my daily chores and I get time to relax with my children as we share stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means salvation from extremely hectic labor that i do engage in of sourcing for gold from the mines.I plan to set up my own business that won't be too hectic nor a health hazard to me.
