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almost 4 years ago

Margaret received a $494 second payment.

"GD has brought life to my compound, i have renovated my house, my business has picked up and food is easy to come by. I would never have achieved all these as a widow on my own. I am thankful."

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almost 4 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it ob building a pit latrine ."

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almost 4 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"l want renovate my house because it is in a bad condition."

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almost 4 years ago

Joice received a $494 second payment.

"I now have my own motorbike that my husband uses to generate income income for the family."

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almost 4 years ago

Angilina received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to renovate my house and clear school fees for my son"

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almost 4 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on building my own house."

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almost 4 years ago

Helida received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to plaster my house and to clear school fees for my children"

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almost 4 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning that when I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will plaster my main house with sand and cement and dig and build a latrine."

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almost 4 years ago

Victor received a $494 second payment.

"I now have source of income from the business I opened so I can easily meet my need."

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almost 4 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning build my house since l am staying at the market center."

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