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Ruth's family
Ruth
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Tailoring
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 restoring my tailoring business that had collapsed by buying African fabric ,this situation made me to be a house wife for a while and now through the profits I have been able to buy a cow , two goats and paid school fees for my chu. I also bought three bags of beans to start a cereal business as well.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent My second transfer to buy food for my family and 4 goats. I also start tailoring business to earn a living and pay school fees for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Finally I finished school fees arrears I am at peace and with my business i no longer go without food.
 
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 most of the transfer on farming ts l am sure to have food through out the season. The remaining balance I spent to improve my business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l have never received such a mount in my life, it was a miracle to me.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I'm currently facing is lack of school fees and also the ability to feed my family well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have received some money from the casual work that I do and now ready to smile with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring this money change in that I will be able to farm my land and this will enable me to feed my children effectively and take them to school.