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Christine
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 7,000 on Secondary school fee balance to keep our child in class since we have been paying a little at a time due to our low earnings which resulted in unpaid fee balances. I also had a pit dug for 5,000 KES in readiness for constructing a pit latrine that we need badly. I then bought 2 goats for 5,000 KES since goats are a fairly good source of wealth as they multiply fast. My husband paid my parents bride price for 30,000 KES as required by traditions since he always wanted to do it but we had no money until GD supported us.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on repairing my house by plastering: bought plastering materials (cement, sand) and paid for plastering labour and steel window @26700 Kes. I also spent 11200 Kes on my school going child (both on school fees and other school requirements). I spent the rest of the money on buying clothes, utensils and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a better house free from dust which has seen my family prevent frequent flu infections and other pesticides infections which bred easily in a dusty place.
 
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 buying a half a bag of maize 2400 KES and other perishable foods 1000 KES. I paid school fees for my child who is in high school 5000 KES. I also bought a school bag 800 KES and school shoes 600 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the first transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals with the money hence improvement on my living standards .
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting water and food has been the biggest hardship for us. With this drought, domestic animals have and our crops have all died. There is so much suffering.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when we wake up, because it is always a joy to see a new day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It would mean a lot because I will get capital to revive my fish mongering business. In addition, I will be able to pay for my daughter her school fees.