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Hellen's family
Hellen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
31
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees(2000 KES), bought schoolbag for my children( 600 KES) and shoes(1200 KES), i also expanded a my grossary business by adding a capital of (5000 KES) and the rest i used on food ( 1200 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My grossary business has grown and getting profit that enables me buy food for my family and also my children are now going to school.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on boosting my business 5000 KES , 2500 KES school fees ,1200 KES bought school shoes, 300 KES school bag and used balance of 1000 KES on meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear my fee diploma course and build my own home.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to buy oxen and a ploughing machine which will assist when we are tilling our farm. Some of the transfers we will use to pay dowry and the remaining funds will be deposited in a fixed deposit account which will assist us educate our children later on.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having a hard working husband, he even managed to save his earnings from some jobs he used to do and built his brother a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for my husband, we have school going children and if the required fees are not paid, they might have to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am done with all my tasks in the morning, usually around midday is when you get to meet other people who make you feel happy.