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We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

almost 8 years ago

Grace received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer."

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almost 8 years ago

Julias received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer I felt like I could now be able achieve all my life's goals and plans."

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almost 8 years ago

Millicent received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer, I felt like I was finally going to stop suffering in this poverty."

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almost 8 years ago

Herenia received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy because I was able to pay school fees for my grandchildren."

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almost 8 years ago

Anne received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,my mother in law now has a nice house."

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almost 8 years ago

Benta received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,my children are all in school."

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almost 8 years ago

Evans received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer, I have never received such an amount form anyone before."

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almost 8 years ago

Benta received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the first transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of getting enough food to feed my family as there has been scarcity of food due to the drought and high cost of food because of high economy levels in the country. "

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almost 8 years ago

Phanuel received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was so excited. I am happy that I am soon having a nice bigger house ."

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almost 8 years ago

Mercelyne received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,now I have enough comfortable seat for my visitors."

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