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almost 7 years ago

Risper received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to clear school for children in high"

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almost 7 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build a more spacious house of 30 iron sheets with cemented floor."

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almost 7 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a spacious house."

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almost 7 years ago

Tom received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to dig a borehole with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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almost 7 years ago

Jocinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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almost 7 years ago

Dorren received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to move to my own home; I will build a new house with the whole of this my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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almost 7 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"When I will receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will buy more iron sheets and build a house then I will pay a dowry with the rest."

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almost 7 years ago

Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to replace windows and doors and to plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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almost 7 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"When I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will build a semi-permanent house and pay school fees for my children."

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almost 7 years ago

Peres received a $99 initial payment.

"When I will receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will spend it on a cow and building materials."

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