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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

Josphat received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house for my family"

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over 7 years ago

Phoebi received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that am now able to pay school fee for my child and I also have seats in my house."

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over 7 years ago

Jane received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have seats in my house , bedding and a descent kitchen. "

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over 7 years ago

Betty received a $421 second payment.

"Feeling peaceful because i have money to facilitate my family's needs is the biggest difference in my daily life. I couldn't afford the needs of my family before the transfers because I had no stable source of income."

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over 7 years ago

Margaret received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house that is able to accommodate the whole of my family"

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over 7 years ago

Josephine received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have building materials and am soon putting up a new structure."

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over 7 years ago

Dina received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now a descent house which is big enough to accommodate the whole of my family."

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over 7 years ago

George received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house and and a pit latrine in my own compound."

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over 7 years ago

Pamela received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house which can accommodate the whole of my family and am also able to pay school fee for my child."

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over 7 years ago

Mudecinta received a $401 third payment.

"In my opinion GD does well by giving us money."

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