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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

Dorca received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer because I knew I would also own a latrine like others."

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almost 8 years ago

Millicent received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer since it would enable me acquire all that I didn't have."

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almost 8 years ago

Jacob received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt so good when I received my transfer since I had no food at all to feed my children on that day."

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almost 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment when I received the transfer I was very happy and thankful to God because that money gave me an opportunity to start a new life."

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almost 8 years ago

Lucy received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was very exited,I breath a sigh of realif knowing that my son will finish his course smoothly."

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almost 8 years ago

Evelyne received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was so exited,I never imagined of holding such an amount of money in my life."

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almost 8 years ago

Pelesia received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the transfer,I was over exited,Yes I have had money before but not such an amount. I thank God and GiveDirectly too."

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almost 8 years ago

Erka received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment when I received the money, I was very happy and excited plus my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Esther received a $97 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money I was very happy and stress free because I had visitors hence had to organise myself before the visit. I just thatnked the Lord since the money was sent at the right time."

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almost 8 years ago

Dorka received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt relieved when I received my money because all my worries of my daughter joining high school were cleared."

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