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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.

over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build my own house and clear school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Joice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the transfer on paying school fees and building y own house."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to bring materials and plaster my house."

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over 8 years ago

Benard enrolled.

"The biggest hardship am facing is I don't have a any source of income and providing for my family is very hard. "

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over 8 years ago

Caleb enrolled.

"The greatest achievement am proudest of is I have been able to build this house, I used to live in a small house but I now have a better house. "

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over 8 years ago

Willington enrolled.

"The achievement am proud of is I do casual work and help take care of my mother. "

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over 8 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is,when my husband passed away he left me in a leaking a grass thatched house but I have worked hard and build a better iron sheets house. "

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over 8 years ago

George enrolled.

"The biggest hardship am facing is my current house is in a very bad state and it's also leaking. I need a better house and capital to start business. "

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship we are facing is we don't have any source of income and it's hard for us to sustain our family. "

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over 8 years ago

Maurine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to finish my schooling. "

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