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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
48
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
This money has helped me alot and has helped me alot now I have a cow I can call my own, I know I will be able to farm because the bull will help me in ploughing, I then bought a mattress because the one I had before was worn out and old and a blanket too to cover myself, then I also bought a cupboard to help me store my utensils.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow that I am currently rearing. I also spent part of the money to buy a solar lamp as I have been using a tin lamp and the cost of paraffin is proving to be high and I could not afford. I also spent some of the money bedding and bed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to purchase kerosene and I cannot stay in darkness as I have a solar lamp. I am so happy.
 
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 to cultivate my pieces of land and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,it was my first time to received such kind of money,thank you GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on repairing my leaking roof because my household items will not be rained on anymore. I also plan to spend part of my transfer on buying a cow to provide my family with milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am feeding my family every day with the money from my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was losing my husband, I had to take all the responsibilities as the only bread winner.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when preparing meals for my family. It shows me that my day was good.