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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.

over 6 years ago

Christine enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to invest extensively on farming."

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over 6 years ago

Jenet enrolled.

"Receiving this money means investing in agriculture. I intend to use this money to buy land for farming."

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over 6 years ago

Lucas enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced if how to get food for the family. I have to really work extra hard to pay school fees for my children "

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over 6 years ago

Jane received a $235 initial payment.

"If I never received the transfer, I would have a tough time paying the debts because the deadline for the payment of the debt was almost"

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over 6 years ago

Arthur received a $459 initial payment.

"The biggest different in my daily life is that, I have been in position to own two bull that I did not have before receiving this transfer."

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over 6 years ago

Jackline received a $254 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a piece of land and for my kids to get a good education."

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over 6 years ago

Sharon received a $235 initial payment.

"My life is currently different from how it would have been since am happy and focused unlike before.I am very healthy and happy since I don't struggle too much."

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over 6 years ago

Joseph received a $450 second payment.

"My life is different than it would have been because am able to take children to school and build my own house."

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over 6 years ago

Rose received a $235 initial payment.

"In the next six months I expect to have completed plastering my house."

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over 6 years ago

Vanice received a $254 initial payment.

"Without this transfer ,I would not have build a house util much later.My life is currently different because I now live in this new house."

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