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almost 6 years ago

Christine enrolled.

"Our proudest achievement is that we have tried so hard and have been able to buy a cow."

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almost 6 years ago

Evaline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to support my family. We sometimes go for a day without having a meal."

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almost 6 years ago

Remjius enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I have been able to plant crops on my farm which enabled me to get a good harvest during the previous planting season."

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almost 6 years ago

Charles enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools and primary schools."

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almost 6 years ago

Patrisia enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build my own house. I am currently renting a house and if I am unable to pay the rent I will be evicted."

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almost 6 years ago

Janet enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools, if I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school."

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almost 6 years ago

Leah received a $99 initial payment.

"Am intending to fence my compound, make a goat and chicken shed and use the rest of the money on saloon business."

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almost 6 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I will use the next transfer to expand my house,finish paying for a motorbyke we bought on loan, the rest of the money my husband will spend on dowry."

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almost 6 years ago

Mercy received a $99 initial payment.

"I will use the next transfer to pay school fees, buy cattle and fensing my home."

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almost 6 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the next transfer on cementing my house and paying school fees."

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