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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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.

"I will improvemy household"

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Grace enrolled.

"Its a support"

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Asiatu enrolled.

"I plan to start a business. Buy basic needs and kids clothes"

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Mariam enrolled.

"The program is really good. I will start business with the funds i will recieve. I will also buy food and carter for hospital transport."

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"Lack of food has been a great challenge at home"

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Sakiatu enrolled.

"The program will be helpful. I will buy iron sheets, beddings, food and renovate my house."

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"going tp sleep withoutfood"

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"My biggest hardship has been lack of a permanent house. This is why I Iam saying i will build one once I receive this cash."

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"This money means alot to me and i thank GD for enrolling me into the programme literally it is my first time to receive such amount of money as a gift."

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Layima enrolled.

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