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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.

over 5 years ago

Esther received a $470 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have owned oxen that are going to ease agriculture, I have also got a solar system that provide light at night for the family, I no longer spend money weekly for buying cells for the torch."

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over 5 years ago

Sharon received a $535 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now is that I am happy and my children are well fed not to mention nicely clothed."

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over 5 years ago

Esther received a $535 initial payment.

"The moment when I received my money I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to buy a water tank for storing water for my domestic use."

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over 5 years ago

Edinah received a $535 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money I felt very happy and thank God for the money.I started calling neighbors asking if they have also recived the transfer and everyone was happy in the village."

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over 5 years ago

Joyce received a $470 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed by joy."

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over 5 years ago

Rose received a $470 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money,I felt very happy and thanked God."

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over 5 years ago

Mercy received a $535 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money I felt very happy and woke up immediately and started prepairing on how to go and withdraw since I feared it might be stolen."

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over 5 years ago

Jenifer received a $470 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm now happy because I'm going to buy my own piece of land."

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over 5 years ago

Lucy received a $470 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. "

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over 5 years ago

Anna received a $470 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I have never held such an amount of money. "

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