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Meresa
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used most portion of my third transfer to pay school fess for my child who had stayed home for almost one week since he had been sent home from school and yet I did not have any means of getting him the fee balance which was required. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a cow which will provide my children with milk and also relieve me the burden of buying milk.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials ( steel door and iron sheets) and used 10000 KES on paying school fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having cleared school fee balance for my child in school without struggling so the little money I now get I spend on buying food and meeting other needs.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing a donkey that would help me carry water home especially in dry seasons when people are forced to walk for long distances in search for water. In addition to that, I intended to use the donkey for commercial purposes, that is, supply water to various households and transport heavy luggage to various places at a fee.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my transfer since I longed for a solution to my jobless situation which I felt this transfer would find.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of school fees for my children.This is because we do not have a stable income and so most of the times we cannot raise enough money for school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon. This is because this is the time I get to share experiences with my family and friends and this puts a smile on my face everyday.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy. I have been feeling good ever since I was informed about me going to be a beneficiary. This is because I am now assured of a better life ahead.