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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.

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over 6 years ago

Jayne enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a steady stream of income, or lack of a regular job. " (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Rasto enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is paying dowry for my wife. " (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Charles enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is supporting our children through their schooling up to the level they have reached. " (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the sickness of my husband, who is currently hospitalised." (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Fredrick enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of enough food due to poor harvest. " (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Paulina enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I have continued to work hard and support my family, even after the death of my husband a few years ago. " (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"My husband is now well because I used the Token to take him to the hospital." (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

James received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives us the cash and the power to decide on how to spend but other organizations start projects but they leave them incomplete." (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Charles received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives money directly while other NGOs are using corrupt agents." (Country: Kenya)

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over 6 years ago

Catherine received a $493 second payment.

"GD has no corruption while other NGOs are corrupt." (Country: Kenya)

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