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Jane
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
24
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on starting my own business of selling second hand clothes and boosted my spouse fish vending business and now my life is different since my household's income has doubled hence we are able to save for our household development goals without relying on anyone unlike before the transfer .I also paid part of my step son school fees who was being enrolled for a vocational training school .
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying my son's school fees and used the remaining money to start clothes selling business as a source of income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income to supplement my husband's income.
 
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 my first transfer to buy 6 pieces of iron sheets that I use to finished my roof and a steel door 3000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,I knew that was my time to have a new roof.Thanks you GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is when the owner of the house I stay in currently return home I seek refuge in the neighboring compound, which sometimes is a challange because of moving with the whole family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when we enjoy dinner together as a family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This cash means that I'm going to build my own home and start A second hand clothes business.