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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

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the second transfer on building a house,paying school fees ( for the children my wife left me with before GD came ), and also buy at least one or two cows ."

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over 8 years ago

Rachel received a $99 initial payment.

"I will spent my upcoming lumpsum payments in paying the school fees for my son in a secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

Henry received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on 2 bulls, secondary school fee and assorted protein food."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay my son in high school fee. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Angelina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house and buy a traditional plough and ox."

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over 8 years ago

Benina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a toilet since i do not have one ."

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over 8 years ago

Samwel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to do repairs on my house, buy seeds and do farming of tomatoes to sell and also to pay dowry for my son's wife."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum buying 4 bulls and a traditional plough."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a house and to buy two cows for my dowry payment."

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over 8 years ago

Esther received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build my self iron roofed house because the one l have is thatched one."

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