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Pamela's family
Pamela
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
6
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the transfer to build my house so l bought building materials at 35000 kshs, labor-charge 7000 kshs, l bought 1 sack of maize at 3500 kshs, l also spent 4000 kshs to improve my business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because my business is doing well and l am getting my daily basic needs.
 
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 bought iron sheets for 7500 KES, spent 1500 KES get birth certificates for my children and the rest I bought food with.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy more iron sheets and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house which is small, I will also keep some for my child who will be joining high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that since my husband died I have been doing small business and I have managed to build a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that my daughter has to deliver through an operation and her dew date has already passed,we don't have the money to take her to hospital and she is really in pain
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my I can't really say because am always struggling and am not very happy.