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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

Davidson received a $97 initial payment.

"I spent my first transfer on 20 seat cushions to replace the worn out old ones (10,000 KES)."

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almost 8 years ago

Lydia received a $487 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house, now I have a home of my own"

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almost 8 years ago

Millicent received a $487 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a kitchen and I also own cattle that provide me with milk and help me in farming"

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almost 8 years ago

Rose received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer. It was the best moment in my life as I was sure my life will be transformed."

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almost 8 years ago

Janet received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy when I received my transfer. I knelt down and pray to thank God for the blessings."

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almost 8 years ago

Josephat received a $487 second payment.

"My daily life has changed because I now own a house which I never had and could not afford."

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almost 8 years ago

Rose received a $487 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house and now I have a home of my own"

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almost 8 years ago

Doorcus received a $487 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to start up a small business that acts as my main source of income and this also sustains my family and I"

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almost 8 years ago

Venice received a $487 second payment.

"My life is different because I have an increased base of income that will make my life better. I am more peaceful."

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almost 8 years ago

Mary received a $487 second payment.

"My life has improved because I managed to achieve a lot at ago which I could not afford on my own. "

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