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Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family."

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Josiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair and cement my house with upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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Joseph received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives the best help ever compared to other organizations."

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Rebecca received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house."

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Esther received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs are not keeping their promises while GD does by giving out the transfer they promise."

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Clarice received a $493 second payment.

"Am now able to use my own cows and a plow to till my farms, unlike before when I used to pay for other to till my farms."

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Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my house permanently and spend some on planting paddy."

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Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to save some money for my child whom I hope will join secondary school next year. I also plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and buid an iron roofed house for my family."

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Everline received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs gives refundable cash while GD do not ask for refunds on the cash they give."

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Ann received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy building materials and build a house with upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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