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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?
When I received my third transfer, I started a charcoal business that has currently offered me some degree of financial freedom. Since I separated from my husband, life has been so hard due to lack of any source of income hence the business would be the ultimate solution in my life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to repair my mum's kitchen where I normally sleep. I'm still having the rest of the money in my account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a reliable source of income from the charcoal business I commenced with the first transfer. Besides, I now sleep in a very clean place I repaired using my second transfer.
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 buying 10 sacks of charcoal which I sell as my source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home cooking when I received my money and I was so excited because I eagerly waiting for it.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, I have children to feed and educate. I fear that they may have to defer their studies if I am unable to raise enough money to feed them and educate them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because the Lord has blessed me and my family with life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I can expand my business by buying larger quantities of charcoal to sell. Hopefully this will translate to more profits and also more savings which I can use to educate my children.
