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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.

over 8 years ago

Linet received a $493 second payment.

"The NGOs i know here do not give cash and their projects are not sustainable like those supported by GD."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy bricks and other construction materials so as to construct a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a poultry house and start poultry keeping with my upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in your daily life is that i now have cows."

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over 8 years ago

Maurice received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to buy 2 oxen, ox plough, iron sheets and also to pay school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Emily received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to buy a second fishing net and right now I get more profits,my children and I wear decent clothes and they are also not sent away because of school fees.I also have my own cattles."

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over 8 years ago

Everlyne received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to afford to pay school fees for my children "

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planing to build a better house with my upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Masline received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to renovate my house by my upcoming transfer. I will also pay school fee and buy furniture for my house."

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over 8 years ago

Hana received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to clear school fees for the term,I have new windows and and a door and I have also managed to buy building materials ready for construction."

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