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Margret
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Hairdressing
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy materials for building I bought iron sheets and round poles then I paid school fees for my sons who one is doing his final examination for the O levels and another one in form three.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to make a down payment on iron sheets and round poles which am planning to use to build my new house, I spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school. The remaining amount I have kept to spend later in buying other building materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am no longer worried or stressed up about my child being sent home from school and this makes me very happy and at peace. Thank you Gd for the transfer which has bring me immense peace in my heart.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my first transfer on paying school fees for my two children who are in high school and buying school stationery 8,500KES and now I have lessen my school arrears to a certain percentage since it was alot . I also bought food for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I did know that the transfer was sent on that day up to the moment my neighbor who was also a beneficiary called me, telling me that she had already received her first transfer and upon looking through my phone I saw that my money was sent too .I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing my goals such as paying school fees for my two children who were in high school.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees for my children in high school is such a big drain on my small income
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the day when i get to share challenges i go through with other widows and take fulfillment in the fact that am not walking a tight rope alone.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am extremely happy for i will use a good portion of the money to pay school fees for my children in high school