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over 5 years ago

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on paying my dowry and buy chairs."

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over 5 years ago

Jane received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a leak free iron roofed house."

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over 5 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy an ox for ploughing my piece of land and plant vegetables for sell."

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over 5 years ago

Carren received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house."

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over 5 years ago

Janes received a $497 second payment.

"GD is different from the other NGO in that GD is timely and reliable with transfers, and encourages autonomy in managing cash."

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over 5 years ago

Morine received a $497 second payment.

"GD sends transfers straight to the recipients and does not involve other people in sending this help while other NGOs do this through other people."

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over 5 years ago

Rose received a $497 second payment.

"GD support people by give out money while other NGOs does not give out money."

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over 5 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to clear school fees balance for my children, buy a cow and upgrade my food cafe business using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 5 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy oxen for ploughing my pieces of land for cultivation, and a donkey for carrying water for domestic use. I also hope to pay school fees for my child."

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over 5 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on building a new spacious house."

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