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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

Teresia received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received the transfer because we were almost dying from hunger."

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almost 8 years ago

George received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. There are things I have only been imagining in life but now I am going to get them."

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almost 8 years ago

Dinah received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment l received the money l was very happy because l was not sure if l was going to get this money, being that l was among the last people to received."

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almost 8 years ago

Joshua received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received my money, I was very happy and felt very light because a burden has been taken off my shoulder. Thank you GD."

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almost 8 years ago

Ester received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the transfer, I was so happy that I shared the news with my husband."

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almost 8 years ago

Pamela received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment l received the money l was very happy because l knew this my turning point in life."

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almost 8 years ago

Benta received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I thank God."

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almost 8 years ago

Teresa received a $97 initial payment.

"When I received the money, I was very happy and could not believe that my life would change just like that. Thank you GD."

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almost 8 years ago

Salome received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received the transfer."

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almost 8 years ago

Lilian received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment l received the money l was very happy because l have never received such a mount in my life."

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