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Joswa's family
Joswa
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
73
homeHousehold Size:
1
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 2 bags of cement worth 1,700, built pit latrine at 3000, labour 3000, paid school fees worth 2000 and bought food stuff worth 300.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
i do not beg or ask for money and alms from people anymore.
 
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 spent the transfer on building a pit latrine 2 pieces of iron sheets 1400 KES , paid school fees 1000 KES , toilet labor 3000 KES, wire mesh 800 KES , labor 2000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my own house .
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a house for myself since the one am in,we are sharing with my livestock
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have my own cows
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no source of income and putting food on the table is not easy
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I talk with neighbors and I forget my problems for a while