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almost 5 years ago

Richard enrolled.

"When I am able to provide for my family with the small business I run. "

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almost 5 years ago

Tereza enrolled.

"I don't have a sure source of income hence fending for my family is very hard. "

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almost 5 years ago

"I only depend on my husband for our daily bread it is very hard at times because we have children in secondary school and college that needs a lot of fees we all depend on him for provision. "

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almost 5 years ago

Mercy enrolled.

"I don't have consistent income for providing for my family and sometimes we are forced to go hungry because we can't afford a meal when I don't get menial work that day. "

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almost 5 years ago

Wycklif received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy some bricks and other building materials with the entire transfer so that when I get the last transfer, I just start building immediatly."

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almost 5 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on clearing my own college school fees."

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almost 5 years ago

Thomas received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy farming cows and build a kitchen ."

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almost 5 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on paying school fees and build a new house ."

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almost 5 years ago

Chrispine received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to buy some furniture with the remaining portion."

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almost 5 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in cereal business."

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