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Millicent's family
Millicent
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
35
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying water tank 15000,renovate my house 15000 KES and start a small scale retail shop 15000 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal that i didn't have before receiving the transfer is building semi permanent rental houses in the village market since i have source of income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed no more walking for long distance to fetch water and i also have a source of income,if i would't have received the transfer my life wouldn't different. thank you Give Directly.
 
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 bought 56 iron sheets at 34,440 KES, 20 bags of cement at 13,600 KES then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought 35 kilograms of nails at 4,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now happy that my house which I had started building years and got stack along the way is now about to get finished.
 
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 10000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on doing finishing in my house .
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees and set up a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we have a small business that we are running and we have been able to build the house we are in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of income and means of providing daily needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am attending to my customers.