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Risper
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
49
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on Secondary school fee for our 2 children for 30,000 KES since Education is a priority in that it prepares people for life.I also build a small kitchen for 11,000 KES for our children to get a place to sleep at night.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fee for my two daughters in secondary school. It had taken me a lot of struggles to raise fee for these girls just to ensure that they don't drop out of school like the rest in the village. I suffered a lot burning charcoal and supplying to the low income earners along the beach in order to collect some cash and take to the various schools where the girls. Other than that, I purchased some iron sheets that I have kept aside in readiness for construction of a new house once my third transfer is sent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the relief I have found from the charcoal burning activity that consumed all the hours I had in a day. I am so happy that I can take a rest and still have my children in school.
 
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 used a portion of the transfer to purchase corns for family consumption. I bought cooking utensils and other household items with the rest of the money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I got the message in the evening when I went to buy vegetables at the neighborhood. Upon opening it, I found 10,000 KES sent by GD. I tell you I went down on my knees in-front of my neighbor's house where we were standing and praised the living God for the work of His able hands. Upon completing my prayer, I didn't utter any word to my neighbor, I just made it straight to my house leaving behind the vegetables I went to buy.
 
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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 am facing currently is paying school fees for my Four children of which two are suppose to join college while remaining two are currently in high school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when having supper with my children after school and having some fun all together during this time.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel so happy because I will be able to build a kitchen which I don't have currently.