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Hellen's family
Hellen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
38
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to pay secondary school fees for child KES 5000 and bought iron sheets KES 4500.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a big house since i have many children and plaster it.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a better house with three rooms because my house is small and in bad shape. I also plan to pay fee for my two children in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled to educate my children because I lost my husband when my children were still very young and currently three are in high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is poverty. I am a small business person, I collect firewood and sell in the nearby market and so I lack good income to support my family the way I would like to.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I set off for work. I feel happy when I am collecting firewood because I know at the end of the day I have food for my family.