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over 6 years ago

Samson enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is building this house am living in, I used to have a small grass thatched house but now I have a better house. "

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over 6 years ago

"My biggest hardship is I have a problem with my back that needs operation and I can't afford to pay for the operation. "

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over 6 years ago

Daniel received a $496 second payment.

"GD's process is very much transparent while other NGOs are so much corrupt."

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over 6 years ago

Joshua received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to extend my main house and fix to it some still doors and windows then buy some cows with my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 6 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 6 years ago

Rose received a $496 second payment.

"l have never hard a bout any NGOs a part from GD."

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over 6 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to build a new spacious roofed house with cemented walls and floor."

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over 6 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete renovating my house and start a business that can sustain me."

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over 6 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to buy some iron sheets, plow and oxen using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 6 years ago

Sara received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand and repair my house, pay school fees and start a business."

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