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Mercy's family
Mercy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
25
homeHousehold Size:
4
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 6500 KES on 10 iron sheets, 21000 KES on Mkopa solar panel, 10000 KES on bedding and I spent the remaining 12475 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now looking more attractive and more beautiful because I have been dressing well since I started receiving transfers. This has renewed love and happiness between me and my husband the biggest difference in our daily lives.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets (7000) and food (2700).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to add more building materials and build a new house.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build our own house since we are living at my brothers house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we get our daily needs from farming where we put a lot of effort
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of a house because when the owners return we have to seek somewhere to sleep.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming since it's how I get my meal.