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Emma
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
24
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to build my house since l was staying at the shopping center where l was paying rent and this was very expensive being that l do not have a stable income. The remaining balance spent to pay school fee arrears for my children who have been staying home because of the arrears.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy iron sheets, timber and nails which I am using to build my house. I spent some amount to pay laborers who were building my house, I spent some amount a sack of maize for consumption. The remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my child who is in high school and also bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am now at peace because all that I lacked, I got through the transfer and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD for the transfer.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two goats and a sack of corn for my family consumption. I also spent it on food for my family too.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I was so happy. I went down on my knees and thanked God for the money.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in life. Our income is very low but the food prices are high.Last season we harvested only 20 tins of maize. This sustained my family only for a month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when l wake up to do my daily house chores.l enjoy preparing breakfast for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means change in my life.l am so delighted.l will be able to buy food for my children and even buy them clothes.