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Newsfeed > Meresha's Profile
Meresha's family
Meresha
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
32
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of the first lumpsum in constructing iron roof house and a latrine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really improved because I stayed in center for so long because I didn't have a house but now I have a bigger house.
 
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 bought mattress (3500 KES) sack of maize (3000 KES) and the rest on paying school fees and buying school uniforms.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the next lump-sum payment on building a house and constructing a toilet.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to go and buy some livestock to pay dowry for myself. I would build a bigger house for my family since its licking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement was quite is that I sell firewood to provide for my children's school fees and daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was loosing my parents and having to live with other relatives who we really struggled with.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I cook for my children.