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Eunice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have two children who are in high school and paying their fees is very difficult since I don't have any source of income."

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Charles enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have some goats and sheep's that I have bought through farming"

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Christine enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that we are able to take our children to school and we also ensure that we can provide a meal for them."

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Colleta received a $493 second payment.

"My life has really improved because now I get daily income from the business I opened."

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Juliana received a $493 second payment.

"My life has really changed because l was staying in a very dusty house which was not healthy for my heath but now l am in a very nice comfortable house."

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Conslata received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement and sand, pay labour to cement the floor of my house, and buy cattle to "

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Peninah received a $493 second payment.

"My life has changed because my business is doing well l am getting my daily basic needs."

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Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to sink and construct a pit latrine. I also plan to buy ironsheet timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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Lamas received a $493 second payment.

"Other Ngos like Aphia Nyanza send us donations through the hands of other people where we pick them with discontent while GD sends us donations directly to us and in the right quantity."

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Nicholas received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives money directly to the community while other NGOs are using authorities to give out their transfer."

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