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Phyllis' Story
Phyllis knows what it means to suffer. She was born in Kenya to a single mother who barely made enough to feed her eight children by washing clothes for other people. Phyllis had to drop out of school when she discovered she was pregnant with her daughter. She faced the same hardships as her mother, working long hours to provide for her daughter and her siblings.
She tried to start a small clothing business with the help of a neighbor, but it collapsed because her family relied on it too much. She felt hopeless and trapped in a cycle of poverty. She is now a beneficiary and a participant in the Mercy Mercantile program and beginning to thrive.
She has big dreams for herself and her community. She wants to start a cereals and grains retail business, save some money, take part-time classes (including ones taught with the assistance of our AI mentor chatbot) to finish her education, and teach others about saving and entrepreneurship. She is thankful for Mercy Mercantile’s support and believes they can make a difference in her community, where poverty, crime and drug abuse are rampant. She says Mercy Mercantile has given her hope and dignity.
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Groundnuts, Yellow beans, Red beans, Popcorns, Maize
Packing bags, scale, measuring containers
Sieving machine, umbrella, refurbed smartphone
Maize grinding machine
Stall rental at Nairobi market ($20 x 6 months)
Monthly basic income ($40 x 12 months)
ChatGPT / AI service ($20 x 12 months)
Business license
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About Kenya
KENYA OVERVIEW
Kenya is a country in East Africa. It’s the 28th most populated country in the world and the 7th most populated in Africa. Kenya is a multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-religion country. It has a varied landscape, including snow-capped mountains, inland lakes, the great rift valley, and white beaches. Kenya is also known for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves.
Kenya became fully independent on December 12, 1963. It’s a republic with Swahili and English as its official languages. Kenya is East Africa’s largest and most important business, financial, and transportation hub. 80% of the region’s trade flows through the Mombasa Port.
Backers
Date Billing First name Billing City Billing State Billing Country 2024-04-09 Zac Castle Rock CO US
LIVELIEHOOD
Your investment helps lift this enrollee above poverty and to achieve their goals. Thank you for your contribution & support.
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
We also provide all beneficiaries with mental health support to with daily positive psychology messages via the AI-mentor.
SAFETY FIRST
We take the risks and concerns surrounding AI seriously, & each participant is vetted & continually trained to the furthest extent possible.
