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Pamela

Country:

kenya

Occupation:

House construction

Age:

Household Size:

Campaign

Standard Kenya

Upcoming Stage

Next Payment

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($496 USD)

almost 8 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I bought myself tailoring machine at Kshs. 7000. I bought food staff with the remaining Kshs. 3000

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

I am now able to earn a living from my own effort because I now own my own tailor shop

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($99 USD)

8 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I bought a sewing machine and rented a room for my tailoring work.

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house because the house am currently living in is very small.

Enrolled

over 8 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I am planning to spend my transfer on building a bigger house, I will pay school fees for my children and I will also buy household items.

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

The achievement I am proudest of is that we have been able to build our own home by moving from our grandfather's compound.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship that I face in my life is paying school fees for my children.

What is the happiest part of your day?

The happiest part of my day is when I go to my place of work in the morning knowing that in the evening I will have some money to spend in the house.