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Lucy's family
Lucy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My house had just burnt down and I never had anything in my possession, so when I received my third transfer, I built a new house and a kitchen where I can cook from. The remaining I spent on paying school fees for my children in primary school.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a new house because I did not thvae a house after my house got burnt down to the ground. I then paid school fee for my children and bought my children some few school requirements. I then spent the rest of the transfer on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in my own house which I was able to build using the GD transfers.
 
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?
My house had been burnt down in an accident, losing most of the items in the house. I then used the remaining water to my lwak.....ojtimre.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy and relieved.
 
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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 lack of a stable income that I can rely on for bringing up my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will transform my life. I am so happy because I will manage to do alot of that I have always wanted to do.