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Teresa
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
79
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I finished repairing and cementing my house with part of the transfer and spending 20000 KES on buying food daily.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I am planning to replace my old iron roof as my new goal.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am now living in a better house and eating healthily without straining or starving like I used to before receiving transfers.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend the transfer to plaster my house so l bought 15 bags of cement at 12000 kshs, paint at 1600 kshs, l also spend 8000 kshs to pay for my grandson the remaining balance l still have it with me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a nice plaster house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my Token payment on school fee and food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on cement and sand to plaster my house,and of course food.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to stock food and feed well since am old.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have my own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no one to support me and am old
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my grandchildren.