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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.

almost 7 years ago

Mercy received a $4 initial payment.

"I will be able to go back to school because my school will have been catered for by the transfer."

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almost 7 years ago

Weldon received a $4 initial payment.

"I am planning to increase my farming land and also for my kids to eat well.I am also planning to buy chicken which when they multiply I can buy a sheep."

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almost 7 years ago

Norah enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is lack of money to cater for my medical bills."

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almost 7 years ago

Martine enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is lack of money to facilitate my traditional marriage expenses."

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almost 7 years ago

"Receiving this money means that, i will be able to cater for my traditional marriage expenses hence, enabling me begin up a happy family."

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almost 7 years ago

Josephine enrolled.

"Receiving this money means investing in agriculture. This money will buy agricultural land for my household."

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almost 7 years ago

Lidia received a $23 second payment.

"My new goals includes saving the cash the cash transfers in order to be able to pay school fees for my girl who is currently in class seven."

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almost 7 years ago

Duncan received a $23 second payment.

"My life is different since I have GD transfers has helped boost my shop business."

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almost 7 years ago

Bor received a $23 initial payment.

"I expect that in the next six months, i would have improved my state of living and would be financially stable and able to buy a cow."

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almost 7 years ago

Beatrice received a $23 second payment.

"My plan is to ensure that i buy a sheep every month whenever i receive the transfer. I would eventually sell them for a profit and buy a cow."

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