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Mary's family
Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
30
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay college fee (30000), bought a cow (10000), chairs (7000) and food (2600)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has taken away my shame and poverty because i never had seats in my house but i managed to buy good chairs, i also own an cow and above all i enrolled my son in a mechanics course and he is studying peacefully. I am so thankful to GD.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy and fix a wooden door. I also payed fee to my two children in primary school with a portion of the remaining amount while the rest I used to purchase family foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest a portion of the transfer in livestock. I'm also planning to buy some furniture with the remaining amount.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy household items, a door and livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement are my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income which can enable me pay school fees for my children and feed them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning. This is because I am able to wake up and go look for some gainful employment.