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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay college and secondary school fees (18700), bought iron sheets (11050), utensils (2000), farming (8000), invested in ballast breaking business (5000), saved (3725) for emergencies in my KCB account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a heavy fee burden, world vision promised to support my child in high school, i have never seen them till now, CRS promised to support my child in college but they never kept their word, so support from GD has enabled me clear fee balance and my children are learning peacefully. My ballast business is also doing well and earning large profits. I am so relieved and thankful to GD
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used A portion of the transfer to buy 5 pieces of iron sheets which I'll use to enlarge my house. I also spent the remaining portion on farming activities.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay fee to my son who is joining university this year.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house because my house is not spacious enough to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who is joining college. Lastly I would expand on farming to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have done farming which has enabled me to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when have got good sales from my vegetables because I able to provide food for my family.