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Hellen's family
Hellen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My 2 children had been sent home for school fees and I was really worried where to find money to clear the balances to enable them remain in school and learn. Therefore the moment I received my third my third transfer, I couldn't hesitate to rush to their schools and clear for them the balances. It was a very great blessings to us!
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on expanding my house into a spacious house which is three roomed . I bought a bag of maize for my consumption purposes and paid school for my two children who are in high school.I also bought school uniform.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are, I have paid school fees for my children and now they are going to school confidently. I also have enough food to feed on with my family and now I am not worried of my children having the possibilities engaging into illegal activities in search of food.
 
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 the whole of my first transfer on paying my son's school fees to enable him to stay in school with any interference because he is like the light of my home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money while I was with my mother in-law and we went on our knees and thanked God.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is educating my children,my husband passed away some time back and we lost everything that he had worked for. Taking care of the families needs is also difficult since I have no source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning and am well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to take my daughter to high school,she has always wanted to further her education but due to lack of money she has not been able to continue with her high school.