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Carren
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying 2 bulls for 30,000 KES to support ploughing and effectiveness in food production for my family since my husband and I have become aged and it has been challenging to labour in the food production process. Again we can raise income as we serve other farmers who need ploughing services.I also bought a heifer for 17,000 KES and expect to our own milk i future.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing two cows that I intended to keep and later use in educating my children. Secondly, I paid school fee for my daughter who had just been sent home for the same at the time the transfer was sent. Lastly, I purchased I boosted the vegetable business that I conducted in the nearby market. I am so glad that I can comfortably provide food for my family from the little income I get from the business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the daily income I get from my vegetable business which has greatly improved my life for the entire period that I have been receiving these transfers.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on plastic water storage tanks which I badly needed (6,500 KES), utensils (1,500 KES) as well as dry corn .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt honored in my heart; It happens that for days, I had helplessly watched the rain water pour down from my roof and get wasted yet I could do nothing since I had no money to buy storage facilities. I thank you very much GD for supporting me in meeting this need, these days I get to tap a lot of water.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we are facing is we don't have enough space to build a decent house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am doing my household chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I'll be able to buy a small piece of land and build my home since we don't have enough space to build .