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over 6 years ago

Linet received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to build an iron roofed house, pay my dowry and buy chicken and cattle for keeping."

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over 6 years ago

Macy received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 6 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my roof, walls and floor with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 6 years ago

James received a $493 second payment.

"I now easy time in farming because I have my own generator that helps me in pumping water in my farm."

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over 6 years ago

Unice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house and start a business with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 6 years ago

Salama received a $493 second payment.

"My children can now attend school without any stress. I don't need to walk around soliciting for funds or rely on borrowings to take my children in school and this is the biggest difference in my daily life."

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over 6 years ago

Poline received a $493 second payment.

"l was always borrowing furniture anytime l have visitors from my neighbors but now l have my own furniture."

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over 6 years ago

Oguma received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to cultivate my piece of land, pay school fees for my children, buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."

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over 6 years ago

Phoebe received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people."

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over 6 years ago

Peter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to clear school fees arrears and fence my home with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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