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Winnie
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on giving my husband who paid bride price to my parents for 30,000 KES, as he always wanted to do this and strengthen relationships but we had no savings due to low earnings.The balance we spent on completion of two room house that we started building using our second transfer.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 financial my spouse in dowry payment. That was a project we had longed for but due to poverty we could not see ourselves through. I am so glad that I am finally officially married without any debts to my parents. Besides that, I purchased building materials that I intend to use in construction of a new house once the third transfer is sent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have found from the accomplished plan which could not be previously implemented on our own. I am so happy that I have gathered some confidence while walking around the village, no as before when I felt ashamed of having stayed in a marriage for more than five years without any dowry paid to my parents.
 
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 on buying seven iron sheets at 4,550 KES, paid 2,000 KES school fee for my three children, then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer because it gave me hopes of living under an iron roofed house that doesn't leak, unlike now that am in a grass thatched house which is really leaking.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is finding money to buy food for my family,its a real out there the prices of flour has really gone up and beyond our help.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when most of my debts are paid and I'm therefore assured of having supper without fail.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that a joyful life lies a head,I'm seeing myself living a different life as I will be accessing the things that seemed to be far.