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Jane
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
51
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I built a semi-permanent house of 3 rooms using the whole of the first lumpsum transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am no longer living in a leaking house and I am grateful for the difference that GD has brought in my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire transfer to built my son a hut.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to built a spacious iron roofed house with a larger portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to buy a cow.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it is small, buy furniture and invest in poultry farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being a successful poultry farmer.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is poverty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my family convene for breakfast and set off for our daily activities.