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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

Benter received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a kitchen and plaster my house's floor.I also want to buy goats and chicken."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also bought a goat."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 2 goats.I also paid school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $98 initial payment.

"l bought a goat , l also bought utensil ,and 10 liters of cooking oil and a bag of maize"

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $98 initial payment.

"l bought cautions for my seats , l bought supper drum for water storage . l also bought two goats and a sheep."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a chair.I also bought a goat and food for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Fredrick received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying goats and chicken."

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over 8 years ago

Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to build a nice and big house. l also plan to buy sheep , goat."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in retail shop business. I'm also planning to buy some goats."

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over 8 years ago

Philis enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is having saved enough money after selling sorghum I harvested from my farm and buying a goat and a ram."

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