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Mary's family
Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
29
homeHousehold Size:
8
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
we bought two cows 30000 KES, transport and dowry expenses 5800 KES, bought furniture 4500KES, mattress 3500 KES, trouser suit for my husband 3000 KES, bought my dress 1200 KES, uniform and shoes for my children 2400 KES and spent 10000 KES to start a business for electronic accesories.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having paid for dowry and having bought furniture which we could not afford on our own.We now live happily in our house than ever before.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought chairs, water containers, and family foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I', planning to settle my dowry with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to enlarge my house because the current one is too small.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a kitchen and plaster my house, I will also buy household items and set up a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement has been having my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is supporting my family, we have no source of income and our children are many and we can not meet there needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my whole family and we are sharing a meal.