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Alice's family
Alice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
39
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees ( 20000 KES) bought irons sheets and timber (28000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having paid school fees and bought iron sheets for building a house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a steel door at 7,000 KES and a bed at 2,500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house and buy a mattress.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to enlarge my house as it is too small and pay school fees for my child who is in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having taught one of my children up to secondary school level using money I got from doing casual jobs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face right now is my child who has sickle cell disease, I can not afford the regular treatment costs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am relaxing with my family after after returning from any casual job that I have done.