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Carren
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
36
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing more clothes for my husband and four children and a bag of maize for the family's consumption. I also paid 3 people who worked on my farm and I glad that I still enjoying the produce to date. The remaining amount went on cementing the outside wall of my house that could be destroyed by rain and finished smearing my kitchen which my childred also use to rest at night.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My husband is a casual labourer and he at times has to hire tools and equipment for his work to continue. I bought for him some tolls and equipment so that he can save on the hiring fees. My house has not been in good state so I have purchased some building materials that I want to use to repair both my house and my grand father's we are only waiting for rains so that we can get water for the work.My children were sleeping down on a mat,I was able to buy a double bed and a mattress and now they are sleeping well and cannot be infected with diseases. I was pregnant at the time I got this transter and really helped me to settle hospital bills when I delivered, I don't know what I could have done had it not been for the transfer.I eat well and I am also able to boost my business which will help my entire family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My business is doing well my family is fine and I thank Give Directly for coming to my aid.
 
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 spent my first transfer on paying medical bills worth 1000 KES, bought a door worth 2000 KES, bought maize worth 3000 KES and bought food with the remaining 4000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to renovate my house and kitchen with my upcoming transfer
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on completing payment for the portion of land where our house stands, and also on buying some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of enough food due to the high cost of living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when all the day's work is over and I am able to rest.