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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 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 enlarging our 3-roomed house and furnishing it (42,500 KES) since it was previously extremely small and we had no seats.I spent the rest on assorted foodstuff(7,000 KES).
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to pay my school fees arrears in order for me to get my certificate, I spent some amount to clear a loan we took to buy a motorcycle and the remaining amount I spent to buy household items and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my certificate which can able me get a job to support my family and this makes me very happy and positive in life. Thank you GD for giving me hope in life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I could now buy all that I lacked and have always longed for. Thank you GD.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a high density mattress which I have always longed for. I bought clothes for my children and household utensils and also gave my parents some amount for their upkeep.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is that am struggling day by day to get money so that I may go finish my school fees balance in order to get my certificate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because it the time that have not interacted with a lot of things or situations that may make me feel happy or sad.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel happy because I was not expecting to be among the lucky people in this village.
