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Nancy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
25
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my 30,000 KES to give my husband who opened a family Scrap metal shop at Bondo, where he collects Scrap metal and delivers to Kisumu for sale.We have so far saved a total of 11,000 KES in a Bank account, that was chronically at minimum balance beofre GD supported us. And this is just from the profits of this business, while our 30,000 KES is still intact. The business has created employment for 2 Casual workers whom we pay 500 KES daily. So far life is looking good, and I am very grateful to GD so much I have no words to thank you, as before the grants life used to be very difficult for us since we had no income .In addition, I am personally engaged in second hand clothing business ,the starting capital of which was 10,000 KES from my second transfer. I sell children's clothing and have currently a saving of 7, 000 KES , and clothing stock valued 8,000 KES. Currently my business is paused as I wait for the political temperature to cool down in Bondo.
 
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 some of my second transfer to buy iron sheets and nails which am planning to use in building my house, I spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in primary school. The remaining amount, I have save to spend later.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am very happy because I now have a capital to start my own business which will earn me income to help support my family. Thank you GD for the transfer
 
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 my transfer to start selling second hand cloths to earn a living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I no longer a housewife.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is financial scarcity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning hours when reading my Bible after finishing my house chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm very happy that I am a part of this program. I believe our lives can not remain the same again because homelessness will be a thing of the past.