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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on establishing my house because I was previously staying at my inlaw's place in a very bad house which was almost collapsing. Right now I have freedom and I don't worry whenever it rains unlike before where by my children could seek shelter at my mother inlaw's place. i can say my children are also at peace nowardays. The remaining amount went on seats because I had few ones after my relative took his.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to build and plaster my new house. My previous was leaking and anytime it rained I had to take my children to my mother in law's house to shelter them from the leaking house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have a more safe house that protects my family from the rains. I no longer have to take my children to my mother inlaw's house. Thanks to GiveDirectly as this is like a safe heavens for me and my children.
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 most of my first transfer to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption. I paid school fees for my children and also bought a goat because I did not have any livestock.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the money, I was very happy and it was like a surprise because I was not expecting it at that particular time. It came when I was in dire need of money and it really helped me alot. Thank you GD
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is staying in a bad house and lack of money to take care of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because we are normally together in the house as a family sharing ideas,making stories and laughing together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to change my life as we are going to build a better house, support my husband in starting a business and take care of my family.
