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Carolyne's family
Carolyne
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
28
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials which I used in the construction of my house. My former house was not in a good state it was very old. I am happy now that I am in a bigger and better house.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 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 building a house which was our key priority. Our previous house was in a bad state and whenever it rained we would seek shelter at our neighbor's house fearing that it may crumble down on us.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built a strong decent house and there are no more fears of the house crumbling down when it rains.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I cleared school fees balances for my daughter in a primary school with 8000 KES and we spent the remaining 2000 KES on a pair of shoes for her.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is pathetic and therefore I will renovate the whole of it with this my upcoming transfer.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building a new bigger house since the current was built using weak materials hence not strong and lastly the remaining balance I will use in paying school fees for my child in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is when we were able to grow tomatoes and vegetables which did very well,out of this we were able to get profit which we later used to acquire three sheeps and bought some household assets as well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on paying school fees for my children since my husband and I do not have any proper source of income to sustain the family. Farming has not been doing very well lately due to drought.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we sit as family and enjoy our evening meal together. I find joy to see the family happy and cheerful.