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Elsa's family
Elsa
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last transfer to build a house since I was still living at my in laws so my husband and I saw it fit to build our own house, a new house comes with new things therefore I bought seats since we had none we also bought a mattress and a bed.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy building materials(iron sheets, nails, timber, and metallic door). Besides, I purchased other household items with the rest of the transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my desire of owning a home is at the verge of being realized since I've managed to buy all the building materials and only waiting to harvest my crops then establish it since our tradition dictate that one cannot establish a home when the farm is not yet harvested.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy bedding and food for my family.I pay school fees with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to provide food my family.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on iron sheets and labour so as to put up a better house than our current one. We will also spend the transfer on getting appropriate treatment for my husband who fractured his leg in an accident.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack a steady source of income, because my husband who used to be the sole bread winner is currently grounded following a nasty road accident.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am able to watch my children taking their supper.