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Newsfeed > Poline's Profile
Poline's family
Poline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
37
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent 23000 KES to pay school fees for my two children in secondary school, l spent 20000 KES to buy furniture, l also bought 2 goats at 2700 kshs, the remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was always borrowing furniture anytime l have visitors from my neighbors but now l have my own furniture.
 
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?
l spent the whole amount to pay school fees for my three children in secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to clear school fees and to buy some animals.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children and set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built the house I am in and I am taking my children to school
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that my husband does not support the family in any way and I don't have a good job that can take care of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I can feed my family.