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Elizabeth
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
38
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on steel doors and steel windows and windows. My former house had wooden doors and wooden windows which were very old . I feel more secure in my house that has steel doors now and the house is now modern too.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 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 40 iron sheets. My former house was too tiny to offer us comfort and privacy that we needed in our household-the size of my household members was very big and therefore I thank GD for the transfer that has enabled me ease the congestion.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live in a better house. One which is properly ventilated and spacious enough to accommodate us well. It is healthier too.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 15 iron sheets and nails at 7,500 KES then used the rest of the cash for food in the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the transfer because my house is in a very bad state.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger mud house with three rooms, because this one is small. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to pay school fees for our daughter, whom we expect to join secondary school next year. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to cultivate our farms, where we plan to grow rice and maize.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Having a family, is the achievement we are very proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, providing food for our family, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm seated waiting as my children prepare supper.