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Caren's family
Caren
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
54
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy sand and cement which I have used to renovate my house form mud to plastered. I bought fertilizer and paid laborers who were helping me in my farm and renovating my house, I bought a mattress because I did not have a good mattress and the remaining amount I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I do not have to worry about jiggers attacking my family like it has always been because I have plastered my house and this has given immense peace. Thank you GD for the transfer
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying utensils and cushions, I also bought fertilizer that I used in doing farming
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of doing farming that I always do every season
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to take my son to secondary school next year. I will also spend part of the transfer to start a fish mongering business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my small garden where I grow vegetables that I sometimes sell in the market.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to cater for everyday needs, since I don't have a steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am doing my chores around the house.