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Benard's family
Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
63
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer in purchasing dairy cows to help me in milking for consumption and for selling and sheep for rearing and then later sell to help me in school fees when my grandchildren w attain the age of joining school .
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I was longing to be a livestock farmer-keeping sheep and cows and therefore when I received my second transfer, I spent the whole of it on 5 sheep and a cow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have assets that appreciate in value everyday. I am glad of my possession courtesy of Give Directly.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on pit latrine foundation (5,000 KES) since as a family we do not have our own and also bought 2 sheep (5,000 KES) because they replicate quickly and can sell off fast to raise funds quick.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was thrilled since God had answered my prayer through GD. It happens that I am raising 3 children who are orphans and will be seating their final primary examination at the end of the year and I have no regular income of my own to support them, but with the GD transfer I knew I could invest in something that would help me raise their Secondary school fee in future
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer on constructing a new toilet, fixing windows in my house and buying some cattle for rearing purposes.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have really struggled to pay school fees for my children, I could easily sell some of the cattle I reared back home to ensure that my children does not miss school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I ever faced was educating my children of which some of them later died and left me behind with orphans/grandchildren to bring up. It was such a big challenge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when we meet with our brethren in the Lord to fellowship and thank God for his wonderful doings in our life.