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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

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy bulls for ploughing and hire land for maize/groundnuts/sorghum/beans farming."

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over 8 years ago

Margarita received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house, and pay school fees for my orphaned grandchild."

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over 8 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new house since the current one is crowded. I also wish to buy a cow with the remainder."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to renovate my house into a permanent house, and pay my orphaned children's school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Pitalis received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my three children so that I can keep them in school."

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over 8 years ago

Agnes received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a spacious house since the current one is crowded. I also wish to buy a cow with the remainder."

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over 8 years ago

Susan received a $99 initial payment.

"One of the walls of my house fell with the onset of the rains and am worried that the whole house may soon fall, I therefore plan to buy ironsheet and build another house immediately I receive the transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I worked hard and bought some seats and I can now host guests without any fear."

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over 8 years ago

Anjiline enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I own a house."

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over 8 years ago

Ayieko enrolled.

"I would say,lack of proper source of income has been my biggest hardship because sometimes I skip meals since I cannot afford to buy food."

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