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I used my transfer to buy building materials (40000) and saved 10000 that i shall use to move to my own compound
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Support from GD has helped me own good comfortable chairs, and soon i shall build a house in my own compound, i will be at peace and can do whatever i want.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We (with my spouse) spent my Token payment on bed and bedding for 7,000 KES and also suitcase for 3,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We (recipient and spouse) are planning to spend the upcoming lump sum on building a new house and also investing in dry cereals business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We would like to establish our own home so that we can have our privacy. We would also like to set up a business of selling cereals so that it can generate some income for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was building a decent house for my parents from the savings I earned while I was working as a caretaker.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is that we don't have sufficient farm produce that is enough to feed the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the afternoon because this is the time I relax as I watch my children return to school after taking their lunch.
