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Marion's family
Marion
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
House construction
faceAge:
28
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?
There were some materials that had remained when we started building this with the second transfer so we used some of the money from the last transfer to buy the remaining materials to finally build a house, then I had problems with my stomach for so long, I consulted a doctor and was admitted for days, therefore some of the amount amount went to paying my hospital bill then lastly we bought two calf's to rear.
 
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 my second transfer to build a house since I had one room house,I also bought a cow and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is my new big house,my visitors can now sit comfortable inside the house not outside as they used to.
 
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 entire transfer to buy building materials for the house am planning to build.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy, knelt down and prayed to God for his blessings. Thank you GD for changing my life for better.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the lack of finances to build a home so that we can become independent from our parents.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am singing. I like singing.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We plan to build a home and to buy livestock as investment.