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Maria's family
Maria
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
49
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer in buying housing materials in readiness for 39,000 KES as well as boosting my informal sugar selling business for 5,000 KES.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing construction materials that I have placed aside in readiness for construction of a new house immediately my spouse recovers. Secondly, I paid for medication for my spouse who have been unwell for the last three weeks. I am so happy that very soon my spouse will get well and I will be able to construct a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have found with the construction materials that I have so far purchased that I plan to use in constructing a house soon.
 
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 4500 Kes of my first transfer on buying a sack of maize and paid school fees of 850 Kes. My then spent the rest of the money on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was filled with joy in my heart because this was a blessing. I thanked God for the blessing because at that moment, I had no food for my family and was so stressed over how my family would push through the hard economic times but thanks to GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of proper source of income.Its a challenge to get fees for my children as well as providing the families food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is when I'm done with my day's work and earn some income that I can use to buy food for the family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm happy to be receiving this money because I know I'm going to move some steps further from where I am in fulfilling my needs.