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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

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees to my children."

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also added capital to my business."

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought cement."

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over 8 years ago

Nathan received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Nicodemus received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying dowry for my wife.I also want to pay school fees and plough my land."

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over 8 years ago

Susana received a $98 initial payment.

"i spent my token payment on puting a gate to my home.I also paid school fees for my grandchild."

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over 8 years ago

Dickson received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also bought doors for my toilet.I also bought maize for my consumption."

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over 8 years ago

Milka received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my daughter and bought a water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Carren received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees and bought chairs."

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over 8 years ago

Anjilina received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also want to start a second hand business."

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