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We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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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.

almost 7 years ago

Wilson enrolled.

"I have managed to construct myself a house with the little that I earn, I used to spend at people's places but I'm glad I own one at last. " (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Nicodemus enrolled.

"The death of my father really caused me alot in my life.My poultry farming finished due to lack of finance leading me to real poverty ." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

"The proudest achievement in my life is having constructed a house that accommodate us comfortable with my family." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Annah enrolled.

"My proudest achievement in life is that I was able to constructed a house that accommodate us well with my family." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Francis enrolled.

"The achievement I'm proudest of is finally building my own house, my family now has a better place of residence." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Millicent enrolled.

"The achievement I'm proudest of starting up a family and being able to keep it united. " (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The achievement I'm proudest of is having been married to the man I loved, bore children and brought up a wonderful family. " (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

"The biggest hardship I've faced in my life is having to raise my children as a single mother when my husband died. The burden was so much for me. " (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Kerestina enrolled.

"The achievement I'm proudest of is building a house in my own compound after my husband's death." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 7 years ago

Victor enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I've faced in life was loosing my father. Life got so hard that I nearly ran from home, I wished for my death. " (Campaign: UBI)

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