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Helder
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
50
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on, paying school fees for my child to enable them be in school. I repaired my toilet to look neat and presentable,since when does not have a toilet its an embarrassment.Bought steal door, to prevent termites from entering my house eating up the wooden door and for security purpose.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials which I used to extend my house because it was small in size and people used to joke that it looked like a bird house, I then plastered it to make it attractive.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a spacious house, instead of people making jokes of it, they admire it.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials such as 3 pieces of iron sheets and paid workers to dig a hole for my toilet since I am planning to build a toilet in my own homestead.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since its my first time to enjoy the benefits of being a beneficiary in an organisation.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is paying school fees for my two children in high school because they are very bright and it is my wish that they go to university.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I receive money.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that I will be able to pay school fees for my two children in high school and build a new house