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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.

over 7 years ago

Pamela received a $485 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a strong and neat house. "

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over 7 years ago

Josfine received a $484 second payment.

"Being able to pay college fee for my child and having seats in my house is the biggest difference in my life."

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over 7 years ago

Jane received a $484 second payment.

"Having enough building materials that is enough to put up a new structure is the biggest difference in my life."

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over 7 years ago

Lusia received a $484 second payment.

"Having a descent house and being able to pay school fee for my son is the biggest difference in my life."

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over 7 years ago

Eunice received a $484 second payment.

"Having peace within my family is the biggest difference in my life."

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over 7 years ago

Melline received a $484 second payment.

"Having a poultry farming is the biggest difference in my life as it will be the source of income for my family."

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over 7 years ago

Loice received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is the livestock farming that I have."

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over 7 years ago

Sarah received a $484 second payment.

"Having a descent house for my family and a retail business that earns me profit is the biggest difference in my life."

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over 7 years ago

Jesinter received a $484 second payment.

"Having a descent house is the biggest difference in my life."

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over 7 years ago

Crispin received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have build a decent spacious three roomed house which accommodates my family members comfortably and privacy is also maintained. I am now free from the challenges of living in a small squeezed house."

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