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Lilian's family
Lilian
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Shopkeeper
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When we got our second transfer we started building our house because we did not have a house at home, though it was not enough and hence we boosted it with our third transfer to enable us finish building our house which we did.I also bought house hold items.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is ease I have found in running my daily activities such as providing for the family.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I sat down with my spouse and agreed that we needed a house back home in order to vacate the rental house that we had occupied for more than seven years.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first on boosting my business 9000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received this money I was really happy and started smilling on my own as I was walking.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I haven't been able to provide my family with enough food due to lack of money and the little that I get, mostly I use in paying rent every month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day. This time releases for me stressful moment.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me expand my business for sustainability thereafter use the profit to educate my children and build my own house.