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Caroline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to boost my poultry business we added some chicken to the ones we have we sell chicken in the nearest town we buy in wholesale and then sell to retailers and supply in hotels nearby, with the remaining money we bought some goats to rear.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a goat, I also bought Iron sheet, polls, timber and nails that was used to build a new house because my previous house was very old
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house, my family and I now stay in a much bigger and better house
 
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 on purchasing timber to be used in construction of a new house. I had plans of constructing a new house to replace the old one that I had before. Through donations, I managed to raise money to purchase all the required materials except for timber. I therefore thank GD for enabling me accomplish my project.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt so happy because my project which had lied underway would be accomplished.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when listening to music from my radio.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on buying livestock and expand my business of selling chicken so that I can reach more people and get good income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own chairs that I bought with money from the sale of farm produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was that my daughter was very sick and I never had money to pay for her medication.