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Hellen's family
Hellen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
32
homeHousehold Size:
5
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 40,000 KES of my first transfer on paying school fees for my children in university and high school.I also bought 10 iron sheets and food for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are in school because I paid their fees.
 
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 paid school fees for my children in secondary school (10000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fee and expand my house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my son who is in secondary school and buy materials which will be used to enlarge my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a house help and managed to educate my son until he cleared his high school education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my son who is in secondary school, if I am unable to raise the required fees he may have to defer his studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing any tasks that I had planned to carry out during the day.