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almost 6 years ago

Marcela enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have taken my children to school and I have clothed them through my small business."

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almost 6 years ago

Irene enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is I face is lack of a sustainable income source. Something more reliable."

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almost 6 years ago

Nerea enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is that I am sick. I have a growth on my foot and so can't even do farm work."

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almost 6 years ago

Elisha enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is farming and educating my children. I have also helped my parents educate some of my siblings."

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almost 6 years ago

Prisca enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees, especially since I operate as a single parent."

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almost 6 years ago

Josephine enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is having made sisal ropes and after selling them I was able to buy household items like a mattress, bed chairs and utensils."

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almost 6 years ago

Nashon enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is having worked as a fisherman for four years and after saving my wages I have been able to buy three goats."

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almost 6 years ago

Julita received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.i also want to buy chairs."

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almost 6 years ago

William received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting a cereal business.I also want to buy iron sheets."

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almost 6 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay my dowry."

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