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Margaret's family
Margaret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a 5000 liter tank at 39,000 KES, one still door at 10,000 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now feel safe now that I have a still door and also won't be going long distances in search of water because I now have a water tank.
 
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 my token to buy 2 sheep (6500), and household utensils (3000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to replace my doors with steel ones, buy a water tank, a cow and food for my household.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to invest in farming by acquiring two bulls and one dairy cow, purchase 6000 litre water tank to harvest rain water because we live far away from the water source, and use the remaining amount on our daughter's high school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have a house that we built with our income from farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face in life is that our income isn't sufficient to meet all the family's basic needs since we depend alot on rain fed farming that is very unpredictable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I set off for work in my farm knowing that I will reap from hard work.