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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 bought household material such as bedding and furniture then renovate my house. I also bought food for my family with my third transfer.
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 second transfer on purchasing a sofa set, something I had lacked most in my house. Secondly, I also invested a portion of the transfer on crop farming, I prepared the farm and purchased tomato seeds which I planted on the piece of land. Lastly, I purchased a cow that I planned for the purposes of milk.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the availability of food for the family. As we speak, I am capable of having all the three meals in a day.
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 household item such food stuff,bedding and utensils.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, with high cost of living I was able to afford buying food for my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced is that our income is so small to sustain our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I am spending time with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change the life of my family.I will have less stress concerning our income since my husband will buy equipments to improve on our farm and our income will be much better.
