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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a toilet.My husband paid my dowry.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to build an iron roofed house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because my husband is now free with my folks.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay school fees (15000), dig a pit latrine (3500), repaid a loan (7000), bought a mattress and cushions (7500) and i am planning to use the remaining 17000 to buy iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Every month my children were chased from school because of areas but now they are in full time and i have acquired much that i could not on my own thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on school fee for our children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house for my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to clear school fee balance for my daughter in high school. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a toilet and a kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to pay school fees for my child up to college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is hunger. I have many dependants and my income is low. Life has been harsh to me because I can't adequately provide for my family. Sometimes we have to spend without having meals so as to make ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having dinner with my children. I feel happy to have them around me.
