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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 9 years ago

Ezekiel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to make my main house better by plastering it with sand and cement then buy some more chairs using the remaining part of this my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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almost 9 years ago

Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy two cows and start a business."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

Carolyne received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to stay in school because I paid school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Charles received a $495 second payment.

"l have manage to pay dowry to my wife am very great-full."

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almost 9 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

Susan received a $495 second payment.

"Though my house is yet to be completed, I am now certain that that I will be able to live in a big and spacious house that will fit my family and our belongings and thus make our stay in the house comfortable."

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almost 9 years ago

Emmaculate received a $495 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my husband know my home place because he took dowry."

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almost 9 years ago

Clare received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy chairs, a cupboard and pay college fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Ester received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the one I have at the moment is small in size. I'm also planning to save the rest for my daughter who is currenlty in class eight."

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