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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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GDLive Newsfeed

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.

almost 4 years ago

Esnart received a $338 second payment.

"am now able to afford food without doing a lot of piece works and am very happy with less worry."

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almost 4 years ago

Akuzionela received a $338 second payment.

"I have been greatly helped"

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almost 4 years ago

Agness received a $338 second payment.

"I am very happy with the program and many ways and i honestly would say this fund has improved my life"

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almost 4 years ago

George received a $338 second payment.

"I bought cement, bricks and i paid money"

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almost 4 years ago

Patuma received a $338 second payment.

"THE ORGANIZATION I DOING VERY WELL BY GIVING US MONEY. OUR LIVES HAVE REALLY CHANGED. NOTHING IS GOING WRONG"

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almost 4 years ago

Asiyatu received a $338 second payment.

"Firstly, I made sure to make my family food secure by buying several bags of maize. The other went towarfs buying extra materials for the house am building such as iron sheets, nails,wires and frames. The other was for household items such as basins,buckets and blankets."

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almost 4 years ago

Esther received a $338 second payment.

"am now very happy and no longer stress where to find food."

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almost 4 years ago

Patuma received a $338 second payment.

"IT IS DOING VERY WELL BY GIVING US MONEY, NOTHING IS WRONG"

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almost 4 years ago

Lukiya received a $338 second payment.

"I spent the transfer on buying roofing materials, mattresses and other essentials needed around the household."

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almost 4 years ago

Eliza received a $338 second payment.

"I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, timber,doors, nails, wire and food."

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