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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

Alex received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i was able to get a phone that i couldnt get on my own and also i have started constructing a bigger house that i didnt have before."

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almost 8 years ago

David received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better house to leave in that i could never have managed on my own"

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almost 8 years ago

Minsaki received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is getting a better house to live in"

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almost 8 years ago

Ruth received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is waking up from a beautiful house with new and shinny roof "

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almost 8 years ago

Wilson received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a animals at my home. I never thought i would be able to rear animals at home and thanks to GD i now own a cow."

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almost 8 years ago

Milton received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a bigger house"

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almost 8 years ago

Christopher received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a new house which is bigger and better"

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almost 8 years ago

Cecilia received a $422 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better house to live in"

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almost 8 years ago

Annet received a $422 second payment.

"Tje biggest difference in my daily life is having bought the materials, i have hope that i will soon build that gives me a strong feeling"

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almost 8 years ago

Steven received a $422 second payment.

"The biggeat difference in my daily life is sleeping well"

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