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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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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.

Moses received a $96 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I felt very relieved since I had always wanted to own livestock but had no means before the transfer."

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Debora received a $96 initial payment.

"I was happy and very grateful to GD for the transfer."

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Caroline received a $96 initial payment.

"I felt good when I received the transfer."

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Molly received a $96 initial payment.

"I felt happy on the reception of the transfer."

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Patrisia received a $96 initial payment.

"I felt so happy when I received the transfer that I can't express in words."

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Hellen received a $96 initial payment.

"My entire family felt so happy because we totally nothing to feed on by that time."

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Mary received a $96 initial payment.

"I felt so happy because I would be able to meet many of my needs that I couldn't meet before."

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Martin received a $96 initial payment.

"My phone had gone off and when i switched i on in the morning i saw the message. I was overjoyed because i knew that i will be able to cater for the areas of shortage. "

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Lydia received a $96 initial payment.

"I felt very happy the moment i received my money because i knew that my life will never remain the same again."

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Elida enrolled.

"I am a widow who finds it difficult getting money for my daily upkeep. My small business of weaving sisal does not earn me enough money to sustain my needs."

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