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Beatrice's family
Beatrice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to build a semi-permanent house of 40 iron sheets and therefore I have spent on building materials as follows: 12000 KES on 15 iron sheets and 6 bags of cements, 7000 KES on a steel door, 12000 KES on 2 steel windows. Besides I spent 3000 KES on tableware, I paid 4000 KES secondary school fees for my daughter, 4800 KES on 2 mattresses, 2500 KES on a table and the remaining 4425 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to provide for my family better clothing in courtesy of GD, which has uplifted my self-esteem, the biggest difference in my daily life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on paying school fees ksh 4000, repaired my chairs 5000 and used the balance on meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building a spacious house for me and my family.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. I also plan to spend the transfer on school fees for my daughter who is to join high school. I plan to use the transfer on household items like utensils. I plan to use part of the transfer to cater for my daughter's medication.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to pay school fees for my first born up to high school level. I managed to do this from my savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I got poor harvest from my small farm. My family became victims of hunger because we didn't have enough food to sustain us. It was really tough for the family because we had to miss certain meals.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get food for my family.