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Irene's family
Irene
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying 30 pieces of iron sheets which I am planning to use them to build a decent three roomed house what is still delaying us is the customs that requires that my elder brother -in -law to build his first . I also paid school fees for my three children who are in nursery school and primary school respectively .
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 spent 12000 KES from it to buy a bed and a mattress because I had none before, and used to sleep on a mat, which was so uncomfortable. The balance is still in my phone, and Iplan to use it to buy iron sheets for the construction of my house, and also buying a cow to rear.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily ife is that I now have a bed and a mattress on which I sleep so comfortably, unlike before, when I used to sleep on a very uncomfortable mat.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing one and a half bags of maize @7000 Kes and bought school uniform of 600 Kes. I then spent the rest of the money on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I was filled with a lot of joy and at peace because my family would not have to go without a meal anymore.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of money to buy food for my family. Sometimes we are forced to miss most of the meals in a day
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when we get some money from charcoal burning and buy some food for my household.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot of happiness and joy in my life. I would like to start small scale business that would enable me have have a better source of income. I would also like to to buy good clothes and chairs