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Janet's family
Janet
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
30
homeHousehold Size:
6
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 am planning to build my house so l bought building stones at 30000 kshs, l also paid debt of 15000 kshs, the remaining balance l spent to by utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l was so stress up about the debt l was having with the micro-finance, but because of GD l am now relived.
 
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 6000 KES of my token payment on 9 iron sheets, 2500 KES on a water tank and the remaining 1500 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to buy a grinder with our upcoming lumpsum payment.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a kitchen because I don't have one.I am also planning to improve my house by plastering the walls and the floor.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of owning a dairy cow that is producing large quantity of milk.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack money to buy a portion of farm land that I can cultivate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am guiding my children on how to do their homework as each of them tell me what they aspire to be.