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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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.

over 8 years ago

Edisa enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is, last year I collected my little funds and invested it in hiring a piece of land to cultivate but didn't get profits. This is because by the time I finished the last installment the cultivation season was over. "

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over 8 years ago

Ekirovesi enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is my plot of land which I bought in 2001 out of the former small business I used to do. I am happy I have where to stay. "

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over 8 years ago

Janet enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is farming. This is because I was able to buy my land where I constructed my house."

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over 8 years ago

Alima enrolled.

"No achievement "

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over 8 years ago

"The achievement I am proudest of is the care and treatment I provided to my third born and she got well. I was happy for that."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer have a thatched house."

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over 8 years ago

Henry received a $493 second payment.

"GD keeps their promises to their recipients unlike the other NGOs. "

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over 8 years ago

Moses received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is thatt I was able to build a new house"

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to renovated my house"

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that my son has cleared fee and has stayed in school without being sent away for fee."

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