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Lilian's family
Lilian
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing building materials like timber, windows and doors which I used in building a decent house as per our tradition which require a widow to build a new house. I also bought clothes and shoes for the family members and food that we shared with the workers who were building my new house.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets which I'm planning to use in building my compound because currently I'm staying in my father-in-law's compound. I bought a solar panel for lighting because I had a tin lamp and used some of the money to pay my dowry since my spouse passed on before paying my dowry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel I have made a step a head by buying iron sheets so I have the hopes of soon having my compound. This will give me a lot of peace and a feeling of independence.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on repaying a loan I had borrow some time back before the transfers were sent. I wondered how I would pay the loan whose repayment had already elapsed and notices of arrest had been sent by the group's officials if I failed to pay back the loan within some give duration of time. Besides that, I also purchased my children school uniform and other school requirements that they needed to study appropriately in school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my transfer, I felt so happy because it would enable me repay the loan that had put me in a lot of frustrations.
 
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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 in my life is fending for my family because I am a widow and my family is big (8 members).
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy when I get money.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will expand my vegetables businesses and become a supplier.I will also build my own home.