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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I was longing for constructing a better house since my husband died and left me in a very pathetic one-a house which was old and tiny and therefore when I received my third transfer, I completed the construction of my main house that I had started constructing with the first and second transfer. I have constructed a permanent house that is more spacious and able to accommodate me with all my household members.
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?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials such as building metals since I am planning to build a beatiful permanent house .I also bought two bags of maize for my family's consumption 7,000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful of building a decent permanent house that I have longed for in a long time and after completion of my dream house, I am sure that my children will get a comfortable place to stay.
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 spent my first transfer on buying sand for construction at 7,000 KES, paid 1,000 KES school fee for my tow children in primary school then used the rest to buy fertilizer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy and blessed when I received the transfer that I sent a message thanking GiveDirectly for their support.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my two children in secondary school. Secondly,they don't have a good place to sleep.They sleep on a mat on my dusty floor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning waking up to go work in small business of selling shop items in our local market.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means change in my life and family.I am a widow and the sole support for my family.l will be able to take my daughter who sat for his class eight exams to secondary.
