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Elizabeth
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
41
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on construction materials which I used to construct a new spacious house to replace the temporary single roomed house that I had before. For the time I was in this house, I greatly feared for my life..., the house which had one side of its walls collapsed could allow in wild dangerous animals such as snakes which threatened our lives. In as much as I covered the fallen part with pieces of clothes, a lot could still happen and in most situations, we could find our household items missing, a clear indication that unauthorized people could sneak in, in our absence and pick whatever item they liked. I am glad that such are no more as the house I constructed is fully secured. Thanks a lot to Give Directly.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house because the previous one was in a poor condition.I also bought a cow which is my family only investment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having a good house that is spacious enough to accommodate me and the children unlike the previous one which was almost crumbling down on us.
 
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?
I spent the first transfer on buying 15 pieces of iron sheet 8,450KES and nails 1,750KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on going for a stomach surgery because I have a growth in my stomach.I am also planning to renovate my house into a semi-permanent one because the house am staying in at the moment is small, leaks during rainy seasons and its almost collapsing.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy iron sheets, nails,timber and build a bigger house because my current house is too small for my family.I also plan to build a new latrine because my current one is just covered with leaves.I am planning to use the rest of the transfer in my medication since I have a growth which needs me to undergo a surgery.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have managed to build my house even if it is small because before I used to stay in a shelter where I was renting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my two children in form one and form twom
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I am working in the farm because I am assured that I would get food .