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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

Everline received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money I was very happy and reconfirmed by checking my M-pesa balance and later on told my husband the good news who equally very happy."

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almost 8 years ago

Peterlice received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer. Thanks to GD."

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almost 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very excited when I received my transfer. I was too broke hence receiving the transfer was like a blessing to me. "

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almost 8 years ago

Mary received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to build a bigger house for the family"

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almost 8 years ago

Rebecca received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having land for my children to use even after i die."

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almost 8 years ago

Annet received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is building a bigger house. This came like a dream and GD made it true. Iam so happy with my family."

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almost 8 years ago

Joyce received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have hope that i will own a better house and also i can eat good food . I am so happy with life."

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almost 8 years ago

Ester received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is getting land where i can do better farming"

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almost 8 years ago

Aggrey received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is getting a motorcycle that helps me get daily income"

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almost 8 years ago

Mayi received a $423 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is i am having a better life. I eat well and can take some milk that improves my life"

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