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Lilian's family
Lilian
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to build a spacious comfortable house since l was staying in a very small house where l would squeeze myself with the family being that l have a bigger family. The remaining balance l spent to cattle to start cattle keeping.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials; 48 iron sheets, 2 steel doors and 10 Kgs of nails. I am planning to construct a better house-the one I live in is too tiny to offer us comfort and privacy that we need. Again, it is too squeezed and poorly ventilated!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live a stress free kind of life since most of the things I was really craving for I have achieved. For example,
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
With my first transfer, I bought 3 plastic chairs @2100 Kes, bought a radio @1000 Kes and children clothes and shoes. I also bought 2 sufurias and spent the remaining amount on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt over excited and shouted thank you God. I have never in my entire life had such amount of money. Thanks to GD.
 
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access_time almost 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is that am not able to provide my children with quality education due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day since it is the time I relax with friends .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me buy household items and furniture. I will also start business for sustainability upon receiving the amount.