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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

Evaline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is, inadequate income to enrol my son for the mechanical engineering course."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school fees for my son, who is in secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

Michael enrolled.

"I have worked hard and bought some livestock which can help me incase of any financial emergency. That makes me do proud."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built my own home."

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over 8 years ago

Rhoda enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard and built my own house after the death of my husband."

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over 8 years ago

Damaris enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate my son upto forth form but due to lack of he has not been able to join college."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Collins enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper shelter due to unreliable source of income to build my own house."

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over 8 years ago

Ezekiel enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought two goats for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Margret received a $117 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my next transfer to buy sand, cement and bricks for building my house since my current house is almost falling on me because of the weak walls. I will also buy goats for rearing."

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