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Damaris's family
Damaris
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 6 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 child to enable effective learning and also subsidized Bible College fee for my husband to enhance his skills.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house as the previous one was smaller for my family size. I also paid school fees for my child in secondary school with part of the transfer and used the remaining money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is living in a bigger house that accommodate all of us comfortably.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on moving to my home and built a house.I also bought maize and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house,pay school fees for my children and buy maize.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to build a new house since almost in the entire village we're the only household with a thatched house,it also leaks alot during rainy seasons, lastly we intend to pay school fees for our child in form two.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we're proudest of is educating our first child through primary school and now he's in form two and very focused with education.He is our future hope.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we're facing currently is on the condition of our house which is thatched and very old,it also leaks during rainy seasons.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm cultivating in my farm.We grow maize and beans mostly for subsistence.