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Henna's family
Henna
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
48
homeHousehold Size:
9
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I dug and built a latrine with 5000 KES of my token payment, I spent 4000 KES on 2 sheep and the remaining 1000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
If you will send me my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will clear school fees balance for my child and buy a cow.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy oxen and ploughing machine to enhance farming. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children who are both in secondary and primary schools. Finally I would like to build a pit latrine for my family to improve our health.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is finding school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I have received help from my relatives.