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Susan
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
43
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer as top-up for constructing a second Fish Cage and stocking it with 2,000 fingerling seeds. I also bought fish pellets to feed them. This is a Project I started with my second transfer and so far I have 2 fish cages, with 4,000 fish fingerlings, though if I factor in mortality they may be reduced to 3,500 fish. The fish are growing well so I expect to start harvesting in January , when they will be mature and may be weighing averagely about 500 grams depending on how well I feed them and other factors. The reason I started the business is that I needed to invest in a venture that would eventually provide reasonable profit to enable me build a good house for myself in the near future. I always wanted to venture into this Project but did not have sufficient funds until GD supported me , thank you very much.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on a fish cage (72,000 KES) that I have already installed in the Lake.I added some money I have been saving.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our daily lives is yet to be experienced. However, in 7 months' time, we will harvest fish easily and sell without having sent any person to go fishing in the Lake on our behalf, and within some time my husband and I will have earnings enough to put up a better house. We have always wanted to do this but lacked capital, thank you very much.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my first transfer to hire a plot for farming to increase my yield. I sent my mother some amount for her upkeep and the remaining amount, I spent to restock my fish selling business which is my major source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and prayed to God for the blessings. I immediately knew that my life would change for the better. Thank you Gd for the transfer.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my two children in Secondary school,and also that I do not have my own home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I am working in my fish selling business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so excited about receiving this transfer because I shall get my freedom and be able to buy land and build a home that I can call my own since I am homeless and I am just staying in someone's home.