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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

Betty received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I got absolutely happy and praised the living God for His good work."

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almost 8 years ago

Emmaculate received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer, I got very excited."

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almost 8 years ago

Colleta received a $97 initial payment.

"When I got the transfer, I became very happy. In fact it was in the morning when I was frustrated what to feed my family on for the day because I didn't have cash."

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almost 8 years ago

Margaret received a $97 initial payment.

"I went to burn charcoal for upkeep when I received the transfer and immediately left for the Mpesa agent to get the cash."

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almost 8 years ago

Ochura received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the money, I was surprised and could not believe that I received money for the first time which I was not going to refund back. Thank you GD"

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almost 8 years ago

Oliver received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy because I knew I could easily bought things that I didn't have before."

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almost 8 years ago

Rose received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt really happy when I received my money because I really needed cash to pay my children's school fees."

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almost 8 years ago

Caroline received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer I was very excited, It was like a dream since I was not expecting such a lumpsum amount that very day."

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almost 8 years ago

Rogers received a $97 initial payment.

"I was overjoyed when I received my transfer because I knew all my troubles are gone."

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almost 8 years ago

Josinter received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy since it was planting period and I had no money.thank you GD."

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