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Joyce's family
Joyce
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
60
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 27000 KES of the fiirst lumpsum in buying building materials, paid school fee of 11000 KES and used the rest of the money in buying households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I managed to clear school fee for my child so he is going on with his education without going through any other NGOs.
 
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 my Token payment on my child’s school fee for 6,000 KES , and also loan repayment for KWFT for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on house construction and school fee payment for my child.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools. The remaining transfers will be used to buy household items like chairs and also renovate my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having toiled in my farm for very long and eventually after selling my farm produce I was able to buy some goats and a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees, eat healthy nutritious meals and pay hospital bills whenever I am sick.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am from my farm, I usually get to relax and enjoy a meal together with my family and friends.