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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.

over 8 years ago

Kings received a $98 initial payment.

"I used the entire transfer to pay fees to my son in collage." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought chairs, cooking utensils, and family foodstuffs." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Irine received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a bed and a mattress.I also paid school fees for my child." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Josinter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress.I also bought clothes and shoes for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying maize for my family's consumption.I also bought clothes and food for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying cussions for my chairs.I also bought maize and food for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.

"l spent the transfer to buy a cow." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I used some money to pay my medical bills. I also bought some cushions, and spent the rest on foodstuffs." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying sheep.I also paid a debt of KES 1,000.I also gave my son in the university pocket money of KES 2,000." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mathew received a $98 initial payment.

"I used the entire transfer to pay my son school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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