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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

Gladis enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is I have been able to see my two sons and daughter through secondary school despite the economic hardship I face. "

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship am facing is am HIV positive and I can't do hard jobs yet u have grandchildren in high school that depends on me. I don't have a job and I depend on sewing sisal ropes for sustainability. "

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over 8 years ago

Lilly received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to clear university fees for my son."

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over 8 years ago

Tobias received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to repair my house, buy livestock and attend to my household basic needs."

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over 8 years ago

Julita received a $99 initial payment.

"I will pay school fees for my orphaned grandchildren and repair my house."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $494 second payment.

"My now leading a better life because my children are eating and dressing well."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have not paid my wife's dowry and her people are pressuring me and I have no peace."

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over 8 years ago

Serfina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my house (cement) pay school fees and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have raised my children well and they are at their homes."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to buy sand, soil, ballast and cement to repair my house with the next lumpsum."

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