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Alice's family
Alice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($495 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house now.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 10 pieces of iron sheets. I also bought my children school uniforms and exercise books.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy bricks and sand. This will mark the beginning of establishing my long desired bricks house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer in building a house. I also plan to spend it in paying school fees for my first born son.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being able to take my children to school even when I face financial challenges.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The hardship that I face in life is getting food and water to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am able to get money from the casual work that I do in order to feed my family.