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Wellingtone enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the fact that I have not paid dowry for my wife, and so I am not at peace with my in laws. " (Country: Kenya)

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Elizabeth enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is my business of selling kales, tomatoes and onions at the local market. " (Country: Kenya)

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Enock enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I have been growing food that my family uses, instead of buying it from other farmers or from the market. " (Country: Kenya)

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David enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is taking care of my children and other orphaned children who are dependent on me. " (Country: Kenya)

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Donna enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is the small vegetable garden that I have in my backyard. " (Country: Kenya)

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Jael received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay my child's college fees, fence my compound and build a chcken house." (Country: Kenya)

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Dorothy received a $493 second payment.

"I have a business which provides me with daily income and also keeps me busy." (Country: Kenya)

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Dolphine received a $493 second payment.

"Am no longer having the stress of how to get a good house." (Country: Kenya)

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Florence received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and invest in livestock business." (Country: Kenya)

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Salome received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs does not prioritize people's need while GD does by giving people money to prioritize their needs." (Country: Kenya)

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