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over 5 years ago

Lucy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to repair my house and buy two cows."

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over 5 years ago

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too small."

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over 5 years ago

Richard received a $496 second payment.

"I have managed to have what I desired and that is my house which is now bigger than my previous house"

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over 5 years ago

Esther received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to use the coming transfer to pay my dowry."

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over 5 years ago

Zachaeus received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on clearing school fees and build my house ."

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over 5 years ago

Caren received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a larger house and buy cow."

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over 5 years ago

Sada received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lumpsum payment"

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over 5 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to replace the walls of my house with new earth because the current walls is in bad shape. I have a plan of building a kitchen where I can prepare my meals and even my children get a place to sleep. I'm also planning to buy a water tank which will help me store rain water."

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over 5 years ago

James received a $496 second payment.

"GD is different in that it gives a windfall, while the other NGOs offer items like school uniforms and shoes."

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over 5 years ago

Edward received a $496 second payment.

"GD has given us direct help which other NGOs do not do. One of my child is disabled and other NGOs have been just promising help which is in vain but GD has just done it directly."

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