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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.

Joyce received a $467 initial payment.

"The moment l received my money, I became very happy."

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Ketula received a $467 initial payment.

"The moment I recieved my money I became very happy."

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Jenifer received a $467 initial payment.

"The moment I recieved my money I became very happy."

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Nyevu enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of income. This has made it difficult for me to repair my leaking roof, buy adequate food for my family, buy school uniform for my children and pay their school fees."

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Maritina received a $467 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money,I felt happy because I was sure of treatment since I fractured my leg."

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Norah received a $467 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I can get anything like treating myself because I have my money not like before when I used to stay without any treatment for days but just sleeping."

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Maria received a $467 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money,I felt happy may God bless GD."

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Charles received a $467 initial payment.

"Th biggest difference in my daily life is happiness, because it has helped me marry a wife."

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Michael received a $467 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness. "

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Paul received a $467 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has improved and I have been able to marry a wife hence am living a much more happier life."

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