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Lucy's family
Lucy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that we are putting on presentable clothes as a family even my neighbours appreciate.I longer borrow seats from my neighbours whenever Ihave visistors
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying sofa set because I did not have any, I always borrow my neighbours whenever I get visitors. I also bought clothes for my husband and my children because they did not have presentable ones. I also bought a sheep and chicken for rearing because I did not have one and I have been longing to have.
 
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that we will be able to buy our own percel of land so that we can build a new house for our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and open my small business of selling paraffin. This makes me happy because it is my source of livelihood.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I am the first born girl in our home and my husband has not paid dowry. This makes my family to see me as an outcast and it really affects me and my family.