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Violet
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
51
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on enrolling my daughter in a boarding high school and right now I can say that I have a peace of mind since being a day scholar she used to come home late at night and the likelihood of engaging in risk activities that could lead to her being a school drop -out were high .I also bought food and she -cow too.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on transferring my daughter from day school to boarding high school at 25,000 KES, bought a cow at 19,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash on clothing and other little house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in daily life is that I no longer borrow clothes to dress for a special occasion as before because I now have my own clothes. Am also very relaxed now that my daughter is in a boarding school hence she won't be involving herself in any inappropriate behaviours that could get her pregnant before she clears her fourth form.
 
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 ploughing my piece of farm using a truck, something that I wouldn't have done were it not for the transfer. I am so glad today that my farm is doing so well and promising to yield well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on my way to the nearest shop to pick some items for breakfast on credit, and later on pay for them when I get money. Just at the door step of the shop waiting for a customer to finish up and leave, a notification was heard from my phone confirming the receipt of my first transfer. I felt so touched and wondered how tough situations could at times change and favour us. It was in deed a blessing which was less expected at that moment!
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have experienced is lack of school fee. This has made my children to stay home for long periods in a term.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest during the day because there is not much stressing my mind
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means access to water and education materials for my children in school. I plan to buy a water tank to store water for use during dry season as well as buying books for my children in school.