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We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

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almost 6 years ago

Jakline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we have faced is lack of income since we are both casual workers and whatever little we get can not sustain our family."

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almost 6 years ago

Carolyne enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being married and also being able to take care of my children."

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almost 6 years ago

Everlyne enrolled.

"Looking back,I would say the achievement we are proudest of is owning a piece of land."

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almost 6 years ago

Lukas enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I moved from a grass thatched house to a more spacious iron roofed house."

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almost 6 years ago

Emilly enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of shelter for my family."

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almost 6 years ago

Henry enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of food security."

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almost 6 years ago

"My biggest hardship in life is finding school fees for my children."

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almost 6 years ago

Denis enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is that our farm has been washed away by rain leaving us with no source of income."

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almost 6 years ago

"My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to buy ploughing machine and also bought a goat and two cows."

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almost 6 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to start up a business to generate income to support my family."

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