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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

Salume received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now happy becasue I have improved on my house and my self esteem has improved. Before, my self esteem was low and I used to stay in a house that was in a poor state. "

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over 5 years ago

Jesca received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt so happy."

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over 5 years ago

Deborah received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am happy because I have paid tuition for my children. Before, I used to struggle to pay tuition gor my children."

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over 5 years ago

Rose received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is peace of mind, before I used to have stress of getting money to pay school fees."

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over 5 years ago

Anne received a $466 initial payment.

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

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over 5 years ago

Emmanuel received a $466 initial payment.

"I became very happy and Praised God saying God does not sleep, I thanked GD and the staff for helping me."

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over 5 years ago

Joseph received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money, I felt very happy."

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over 5 years ago

Janet received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I became very happy when I saw the MOMO massage."

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over 5 years ago

Samuel received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been relieved from the debt burden and school fees burden that I had. Am now a free man with a peaceful mind and so grateful for this money."

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over 5 years ago

William received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in daily life is that, my standard of living has improved hence a much more happy life."

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