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over 6 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to cement the walls of my current house, pay school fee for my daughter then add more stock for my sewing business."

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over 6 years ago

Naomi received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to build a new house and also buy some livestock."

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over 6 years ago

Leah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand and plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 6 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to cement the walls and floor of my current house then furnish it more."

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over 6 years ago

Petronala received a $493 second payment.

"There is a big difference in my life because my business is doing well so l am getting my daily income that enable me to live a better life."

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over 6 years ago

Sharon received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy a new set of chairs, organize my dowry payment and revive my second hand clothes business."

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over 6 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 6 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair and plaster my house and also restart my business."

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over 6 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"When you send me my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will lease an acre piece of land, build a house and buy a bull."

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over 6 years ago

Pamella received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house and pay school fees for my daughter."

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