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Beryl's family
Beryl
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer to settle the payment of the purchase of land that I had started early with the preceding transfers. I currently own my own piece of land.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 25000 KES of my second transfer on repairing my fishing net and saved the rest of the money for future use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Previously I used to work on people's boat but currently I have my own and I have even employed some people to help me out. This is an achievement and the source of income has increased too thus I can easily meet my family's needs.
 
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?
My first transfer really helped me a lot. I invested it in a fishing net that I am currently relying on to fend for my household members. I am not desperate to work for people any more but instead have a source of income that ensures that we never go hungry.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I never expected my money since this is something we had been promised and we were not sure we would get it. In fact I jumped up high, I was that excited the moment I saw the transaction message in my mpesa account.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is, paying rent every month. This makes my family sometimes to starve due to low income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the morning. This is the time I reunite with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy a piece of land and construct my house.