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Joyce's family
Joyce
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
41
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 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 school fees and furniture,then use the remianing to buy food and bedding.
 
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 spent most of my second transfer to built a new house since I had a small old thatched house, i also bought food for my family and pay school fees for my son.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My new big house is the only biggest difference in my daily life.
 
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 to buy renovate my house and pay school fees for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy thank you GD for giving us hope in life.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life was when i could not afford to pay hospital bill for my son who was so sick and i had to borrow money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the day when I am having a meal with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring change in my life because I'll be able to build a better house, pay my children's school fees who are at home right now, I'll be able to buy seats and also start a small business.