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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

Elijah received a $97 initial payment.

"I was happy when I received the transfer because it would help me advance in life."

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almost 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $486 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I will soon build a new house and relocate from this old grass thatched hut. Besides my children are studying comfortably with solar lamp unlike when we used to have paraffin lamp.Thanks you GiveDirectly."

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almost 8 years ago

Francis received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy, and I'm grateful.Thank you GD for such a gift."

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almost 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,because I'm able to take care of my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Justine received a $402 third payment.

"If I didn't get a transfer,I wouldn't have been able to buy land and even built a house. Because I was being helped by my brother who was not also well off.thanks"

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almost 8 years ago

Mariam received a $402 third payment.

"If i didn't get a transfer, I wouldn't have been to expand on my house, start rearing and taking my children back to school.am glad. thanks"

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almost 8 years ago

James received a $402 third payment.

" If i didn't get a transfer, I wouldn't have been to expand on my house and also bought a goat for rearing. "

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almost 8 years ago

Stephen received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy. I was engulfed with much shock since I never expected such a promise to be fulfilled. "

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almost 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very happy,thank God for such wonderful blessing.."

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almost 8 years ago

Pamela received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the money, I was very happy because all my problems were solved "

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