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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

Polin enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I plant to pay school fees for my children, buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house. I also plan to buy a metal door and windows for my house, and chicken and a goat for keeping."

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over 8 years ago

Solomon received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house. I also plan to repair the roof of my house and replace it with new ironsheet. I will also spend some money on crop cultivation and pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house. I also hope to buy oxen for ploughing my land."

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over 8 years ago

Samuel received a $99 initial payment.

"I live in a very small house and I have children. I hope to buy ironsheet ,timber and nails, and build a more spacious iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to extend my house, buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Fredrick received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy a piece of land for cultivation so t5hat I can increase food production."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house. I also hope to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of the house."

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over 8 years ago

Saline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy oxen that I can use for ploughing my land. I do not have much household items, I therefore hope to buy a matress, seats and other household items."

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over 8 years ago

Nicholas enrolled.

"My proudest achievements are that we have struggled and bought a motorbike, a cow and a goat."

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