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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.

almost 9 years ago

Moses enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to marry my wife by paying bride price as was required by my in-laws. I am proud of that because it is not always easy to achieve that more so if you are poor."

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almost 9 years ago

Esther enrolled.

"I would say that raising school fees has been my biggest difficulty because I cannot send my children to school."

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almost 9 years ago

James enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that bought two sheep with money that I earned from fishing."

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almost 9 years ago

Edward enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I have been able to take my children to school and some of them are nearly completing college. This I did using money that I get from my fishing business."

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almost 9 years ago

Gilbert enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of was owning an ox-plough because ever since I started using it,I have been getting sufficient farm produce."

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almost 9 years ago

Michael enrolled.

"My biggest hardship has been to raise school fees that can enable me send my children to school."

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of was being able to take care of both my parents while they were sick."

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almost 9 years ago

Charles enrolled.

"I would say my proudest achievement is being a farmer because farming is my main source of income and also my source of food."

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almost 9 years ago

"Our biggest hardship has been to raise school fees because our income is too little to sustain our family."

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almost 9 years ago

Rachael enrolled.

"Our biggest hardship has been to raise school fees that is enough for both of us since we had already put the plans of joining college this year."

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