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Josinta
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
28
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spend third transfer on plastering my house into a semi -permanent one ,I give GiveDirectly my greatest gratitude of enabling me happly staying in a clean and confortable environment.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering my house, bought iron-sheets for building a kitchen and spent the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that am now in a more presentable and cleaner house than before.
 
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 on renovating my house so that it can look smart as Previous it was in a pathetic condition. The remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received my money. I prayed to thank God for the wonderful gift. Thanks to GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to finish plastering my house which is done halfway and I will also buy some household furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built a new house from the one my husband left me in, I also make sure that my children don't go to bed hungry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is finding a job,I normally make ropes which at times I end up not selling any. Even getting the sisal to make the ropes is hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get something to do and I get paid.