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We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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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 8 years ago

Caren received a $99 initial payment.

"When I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will extend my one room house to 3 rooms and spend the remaining amount on food."

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over 8 years ago

Syprine received a $475 third payment.

"I spent my second transfer on plastering the outside wall of my house and painting the whole house.I also built an iron roofed house for my son."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I will pay dowry with my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with bricked walls."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Ismael received a $99 initial payment.

"When I will receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will spend it on a plow, 2 oxen and extend my main house."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to use part of the cashto finish my house which am currently building then use the rest to expand my paultry business."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor."

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over 8 years ago

Irene received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to add more iron sheets then set my own homestead."

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over 8 years ago

Saline received a $475 third payment.

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I am officially a wife because my dowry was paid."

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