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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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Florence's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Florence received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Petronala's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Petronala received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to pay dowry to my daughter in-law."
John's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a shop and four rental houses with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Monica's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I am living in a small house and therefore I will build a bigger one and clear school fees for my children when I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Ros's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ros received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to fence and replace my roof with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Barnabas's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Barnabas received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to buy an ox plough for farming."
Walter's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Walter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a kitchen and pit latrine with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Phoebe's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on house extension ."
Dorothy's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair my house walls and build a pit latrine."
Alfred's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Alfred received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to set my own home then use the rest to take dowry to my in-laws."