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Agnes
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer to buy iron sheets, trusses and nails which I have used renovate the roof of my house because it was lealing. I bought cement and sand which I have used to renovate my house because it was only bricks but not cemented. I bought a sack of maize for consumption. The remaining amount, I spent to buy utensils and clothes for my children.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy iron sheet, timber, nails which I have used to renovate my house. I spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high and the remaining amount, I spent to buy one and a half sack of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now very sure that I will complete my house which has always stressed me up. Thank you GD for the transfer and to almighty God for his blessings.
 
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 purchasing decent clothes for the children, bought an iron box for my child to keep his personal items and stationery for the other children. I also bought a mat that my children would use during sleeping time and spent most of the transfer on purchasing a mattress to sleep in a comfortable place.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy and thanked the Lord for the blessing knowing that I would be able to purchase a mattress that I have desired to possess for a very long time.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of school fees. This is due to lack of a stable income and so I am unable to raise enough money to pay my kids' school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. This is due to the fact that I am happy am alive.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so much to me. I am so happy because once I get money I am assured of many changes in my life.