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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on my husband's medical bill and food for my family, I also bought 2 cows and 2 goat with the remaining amunt.
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 my second transfer on building our own 2-roomed house (49,000 KES) at home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our daily life is that we now own our own house at home, thank you very much GD.; It happens we lived in a rental house and could fail to raise the rent some of the time due to low and inconsistent earnings.
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 building materials such as 5 pieces of iron sheets 4500 KES since I am planning to build a decent spacious house in my own homestead as at the moment I am staying in my parent's in-law homestead and its feel very uncomfortable.I paid medical bills 3000 KES for my husband who has being ailing for the month of January this year upto now.I also paid school fees for my child who is in primary school 1500 KES and bought household expenditure.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I was certain of paying medical bills for my husband who has been ailing from the being of this year upto know.I am thankful to GiveDirectly for helping me out, I was very frustrated on how I could afford to pay my husband medication since I had no money at all.
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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 money because my husband is sick and can no longer take casual labours for our survival.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the morning when I wake up to find my family well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to improve our living standards and make us home owners because we intend to build a house and also start an income generating activity.
