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Hellen's family
Hellen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
40
homeHousehold Size:
3
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?
I spent 35,000 KES to construct my house, I bought a mattress and bedding for 10,000 KES and spent 10,000 KES to pay school fees. (added money from other sources)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a small house that had dilapidated walls, but now am living in a house which is spacious enough and with better walls.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to pay my children in primary school fee. I also purchased other household items with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay my son in high school fee. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining portion.
 
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access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my son who is in secondary school and my daughter who is in primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a hawker and after saving for many years I was able to build my own homestead.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, I have children who are in school and their fees must be paid. I fear that they may drop out of school if I do not get money to clear their fee arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up, this is because I can thank the Lord for granting me life.