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Isaac
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Carpentry
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 24 iron sheets. Initially, I was homeless, and I only stayed with my brother under strict regulations and controls.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have realized that a house is very important for an adult. And with this, I can say that I can now sleep in my own house, wake up from the house and come back in the same house under no one's control. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, as a carpenter, I thought of having some of my tools like a jack plane to start my workshop and never to rely much on other peoples' tools, which was inconveniencing me to the extent of affecting my income.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I will receive this my upcoming second transfer, I will construct a semi-permanent house of 24 iron sheets since I am homeless.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy building materials like iron sheets, timber,nails and pay for labour for my house construction.I will also buy tools and open up my own carpentry shop since I just work for someone and it's not well paying.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a carpenter.I can work and earn money from that.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack money to open up my own workshop and also to buy working tools that can help me operate a workshop smoothly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in morning when I set up to go to work.