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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.

almost 8 years ago

Jenipher enrolled.

"Receiving this money makes me to be very happy as I feel that a very huge load of school fees has been lifted off my shoulder as I will be able to pay for my children's education. "

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almost 8 years ago

Josinter enrolled.

"Receiving this money makes me to feel excited as I will be able to afford to pay school fees for my children and also to buy some goats which I can keep for meat and milk."

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almost 8 years ago

Sarah enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that we don't have a stable source of income as a family and this at times makes it difficult for us to afford basic needs like food."

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almost 8 years ago

Kilaris enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I currently have is lack of income especially getting food for my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Elizabeth enrolled.

"I'm happy to be receiving this money because I have longed to have my own money unlike working for people for casual jobs to get an income for living."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this money has brought me happiness because with the small business I have, I would like to expand it to generate more income."

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almost 8 years ago

Esther enrolled.

"Receiving this money made me so happy. I count it as a good luck from God.I now trust that He truly sees the suffering."

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almost 8 years ago

"My biggest hardship is lack of proper source of income. I cannot be able to fend for most of my families needs such as education for my children and food."

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almost 8 years ago

Elizabeth enrolled.

"I'm happy to be receiving this money because I have some hardships in my family that I believe the money will help me sort out."

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almost 8 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is getting school fees for my children."

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