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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.

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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

Joyce received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to repair my old house and buy a cow for ploughing with the upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Pascal received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on renovation and extension for our current house.."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build a house with the next transfer since we had already gathered materials from our own savings."

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over 8 years ago

Janes received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on Buying 2 bulls, and probably dry maize with the balance"

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy 2 cows to provide us with milk."

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over 8 years ago

Lucy received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to use the next transfer to finish our house and buy cows for ox-ploughing."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I will use the next transfer to build a new house since my current house in not in good condition."

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over 8 years ago

Victor received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment mainly on constructing a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Siprina received a $99 initial payment.

"MY house got burnt, I therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to pay school fees for my three children, one of them is in the university. I hope to buy household items because I lost all my household items to the fire."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I will use the transfer to repair my house and pay school fees."

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