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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 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 extending my house which was previously two roomed and very inconveniencing whenever I had visitors. I had to request for hostage at the neighborhood in such situations which was not just embarrassing but degrading as well. My neighbors lost respect for my family following the frequent times I could seek for hostage at their places. I give much to Give Directly for this far.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 expanded my main house from 1-2 bedroom house. I needed an extra bedroom to improve my privacy with the rest of my household members and visitors.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live in a bigger house, one that can accommodate us well. A separate bedroom for us (me and my wife) and our children or visitors.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was at dusk when the notification of the money came in, I felt so grateful for opportunity that GD gave me to make my life better.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a wheelbarrow that facilitates my movement to and from the farm to take fertilizers and farm produce, I also bought fertilizers, planting seeds and spent the remaining money on food.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to use the first transfer to prepare our farming lands,the second transfer we will use it to buy some livestock and the last one we will build a store where we can keep the crops we have harvested.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we used to grow some tress which have enabled us to build the house we are in,and to buy a few cows that we have now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of income which has made some of our children not to continue with school since we can't afford school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we have food to provide for our family
