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Alice's family
Alice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees 14000 KES, bought sand 6000 KES, murram 4000 KES, soil 5200 KES, cement 7300 KES, paid 5500 KES for labor, treated my husband with 2000 KES and spent the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have repaired my house and improved my home. I used to live in mud house that is now permanent.
 
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 paid school fees (7000 KES), bought a cow (2000 KES) and the rest on household needs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer on clearing school fee balance and cementing my house.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a house,set up a business and pay school fees
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we have a family of our own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money and meeting our daily needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we have a meal to share.