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Elida's family
Elida
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
52
homeHousehold Size:
3
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48250 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering and painting my main house,my husband's house and my sister's house.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of buying a water tank.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have a cemented house which doesn't require constant repair.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying sand.I also bought a gas cooker and paid school fees for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs in my house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress at 4,200 KES, sufurias at 1,200 KES, table clothes at 2,400 KES and gave 1,500 to my husband.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to refurbish and cement my house. I also want to purchase chairs with the remaining amount.
 
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access_time over 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Planning to do repairs in my house Planning to buy chairs and cupboard Planning to buy utensils for my kitchen too
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement I have are my children I thank God for giving us all life we are all alive to date none of is has passed away
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest achievement is my house when I got married I had a leaking house but because of hard work I am in a sought of better house now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day are my mornings when I wake up and pray then call my children and hear they are all do doing fine is a great encouragement to me