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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

Ruth received a $99 initial payment.

"I hope to buy iron sheet and timber and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Belseba received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy at least 2 oxen for ploughing my farm."

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over 8 years ago

Queenter received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to finish cementing the floor and walls of my house, and buy seats."

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over 8 years ago

Ochiel received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet,timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for the family."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy a cow for keeping, pay school fees for my child. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor of my house to make it more presentable."

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over 8 years ago

Caleb received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to sink and construct a pit latrine in my compound."

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over 8 years ago

Mourine received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber, and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to invest it on a stone selling business. We will be shaping the stones used for building houses."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy at least 2 oxen for ploughing my farm."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"My house is in poor condition, I therefore plan to buy cement, and cement the floor and walls of my house. I also plan to buy a metal door and replace it with the wooden door."

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