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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

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"I built an iron roofed house, but did not finish because I ran out of money. I therefor plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house and give it a good finish."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house and buy cow."

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over 8 years ago

Kezia received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and demands frequent repairs. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Janet received a $99 initial payment.

"I'll channel it to school because have three children in high school."

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over 8 years ago

Isaiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fee."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house."

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over 8 years ago

Mourice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a pit latrine with a portion of the transfer because at the moment I have none and attend to my calls of nature in the bushes. I have a plan of building a kitchen because my spouse prepare meals in an open area. Besides, I'm planning to buy some two bulls which will help me in farming activities."

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over 8 years ago

Gaudensia received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a kitchen and send my elder son to college."

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over 8 years ago

Susan enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my granddaughter."

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