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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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

Everline enrolled.

"Receiving this transfer means a lot to me because I have a burden of paying school fees. I will pay fees and buy food for the family."

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almost 8 years ago

"Receiving this transfer will improve my life. I will pay school fees for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Carolyn enrolled.

"Receiving the transfer will transform my family. I will be able to do things that I could not do."

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almost 8 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"Receiving the transfer will help me in completing my new house."

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almost 8 years ago

Jackline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship in my life is lack of money to buy food for my family. "

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almost 8 years ago

Julia enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my house got burnt with everything in it. We had to struggle until recently when together with my spouse bought land and built our own house."

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almost 8 years ago

Damaris enrolled.

"Receiving transfer is the happiest moment of my life because I have never received such amount. I will be able to build a bigger house for my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Clarice enrolled.

"I am happy to receive transfer because I will be able to do a number of things with the money. I want to pay school fees for my child in secondary school. I am also planning to renovate my house. "

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almost 8 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"I' ll be able to move from my current house to a bigger house since the one I have is way too small. I also plan to buy livestock for keep that will earn me some money in future."

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almost 8 years ago

Susan enrolled.

"I won't stress anymore over school fees for my sister who is in her 3rd year of secondary education. The money I get from my business is never enough to sustain us as well as educate her."

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