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Hellen's family
Hellen
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
40
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($499 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I did spend my transfer 20,000 KES on buying building materials, I as well bought a second hand motorbike at 15,000 KES a balance that had remained previously and the remaining balance I did spend on farming.
 
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 my second to buy household items such bedding,utensils and furniture and food for my family. I also pay school fess for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life that I am able to provide for my family without struggles as I used to.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received my transfer. Thanks to GD.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fee for my son so that he can not be sent home due to fee arrears. I also spent part of this transfer on paying hospital bill for my mum and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is school fees. I have two children who should join college but I still don't know how I am going to acquire school fees for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
To me I am always happy all the time. Life is more important to me than anything and I do not like to worry a lot.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have not yet planned on how to spend this money but it is going to solve a lot of hardships in my life. This has never happened to me before and if I received it, I am sure that my life is going to change.