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over 6 years ago

Christine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of food, because our farm is too small to produce all the food we need, and we don't have any meaningful source of income. "

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over 6 years ago

Emmanuel enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a steady stream of income, because I have yet to get a regular job. "

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over 6 years ago

Samson enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to take care of my daily needs. "

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over 6 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of selling vegetables at the market. "

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over 6 years ago

Beatrice enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small cereals business which sustains me and my children. "

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over 6 years ago

Caren received a $493 second payment.

"My life has really changed because l have started business of hotel so l get my daily income it."

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over 6 years ago

Quinter received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends transfers directly in correct stated amount but other NGOs are corrupt and does not work directly with recipients."

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over 6 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"My life has changed l am eating well because my business is doing well, l am getting daily income from it."

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over 6 years ago

Kilarish received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs to sit on in my house."

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over 6 years ago

Silpa received a $493 second payment.

"Am now getting an income from my omena business which I started with the transfer."

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