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almost 5 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to renovate my house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to build a pit latrine."

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almost 5 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a second hand motorbike for transport business."

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almost 5 years ago

Solomon received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house with a larger portion of the the transfer. I'm also planning invest the rest in second hand clothes business."

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almost 5 years ago

Collince received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to use a larger portion of the transfer to pay my university fee. I'm also planning to repair the floor of my house because it is in bad shape."

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almost 5 years ago

Pitalis received a $496 second payment.

"GD is transparent and truthful as it sends money directly to beneficiaries without any hitches unlike other NGOs."

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almost 5 years ago

Elly received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I currently own items that I never had before such as furniture and chairs."

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almost 5 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the current one is too old. I'm also planning to cement the floor of the house I'll build."

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almost 5 years ago

Julie received a $496 second payment.

"GD sends money directly and promptly to beneficiaries, while the other NGOs involve third parties which often cause delays and embezzlement of funds."

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almost 5 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to furnish my house with the remaining portion."

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almost 5 years ago

Duncan received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy building materials(iron sheets, timber, and nails) which I'll use to establish my home. Currently I live in my dad's compound. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."

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