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Sofia's family
Sofia
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
51
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid back a loan of 35,000 KES that I had taken so as to pay part of college fees for my daughter and then spent 14,000 KES to pay the remaining amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to pay college fees for my daughter and now am quite confident that she will successfully complete her education.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my Token payment on fee for my child (parallel University program) for 10,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on paying fee for my child (Parallel University program)
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my son who is in college. Lastly l would wish to do better farming to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement are that we have struggled and built rental houses. Secondly we have also worked hard and bought cows.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when having breakfast with my family.