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Judith
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I had very huge school fees arrears for my son in form two. His line of education had never been that much easy despite being motivated to learn. In most occasions, he would stay home and help me work in other peoples' farms in order to raise him some cash for fee. We were so happy when we received this money since it would enable the son get back to his studies without any more interference. Other than the fee issue, I also lacked proper bedding. The bed my late spouse had purchased more than 10 years ago had broken down. I therefore had to spread a mat on the floor where we spent our nights. Coming over to the living room, I had not even a single seat where one could find a rest. In cases of a visitor's presence, we would turn a jerrycan upside down to serve as a seat. That was exactly what I did when GD staff visited me. I therefore spent a portion of the transfer on purchasing a sofa set as well. I thank GD for this far it has brought me.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my son in secondary school to enable him attend all his classes. I then bought new seats to add to the ones I already had to have enough space for everyone during meals, I also bought a new bed to replace the old and broken one that I had been using and a new mattress that is now comfortable to sleep on.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to keep my child in school after paying his school fees and this has given me great relief.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on paying my children school fees 10000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying my children school fees and renovating my house.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning yo build a bigger house since my current house is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I am managing to sustain my family as a single parent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have steady income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is while working on my farm knowing that I would get food for my children.