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Mary's family
Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
37
homeHousehold Size:
5
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees balance of 17500 KES for my children, I spent 15000 KES on a sofa set, 2500 KES on a table, 3200 KES on metal windows, 4000 KES on a wooden door and the remaining 7800 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a bed and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Give Directly has liberated me from stress of educating my children. Give Directly has enabled me to keep my children in school something that has improved their performance to a great deal.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought mattress, a bed and bought kids clothes and food. I also gave my kid pocket money.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to buy iron sheets and build a house. I will also build a latrine and pay school fees.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge my house,buy some Furniture, construct a better toilet and buy some cattle to keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of has been to pay my son's school fees up to form three and come next year I believe he will finish form form thanks to Givedirectly.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing has to do with making ends meet for my family.Having no source of income,life is a big hustle.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is during the morning when I find time to farm around my small garden.