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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

Sospeter received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a second hand motorcycle with my upcoming cash transfer so that I can also be self employed."

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over 8 years ago

Maureen received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming transfer "

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over 8 years ago

Hezron received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer to take 2 of my children to vocational schools to pursue their studies."

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over 8 years ago

Jenipher received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a better house and pay fees for my child using the upcoming transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Christabell received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on buying a cow and household furniture such as chair.I am also planning to pay school fees for my nephew who is in the university and a withstanding loan which is overdue."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming transfer "

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over 8 years ago

Jeremiah received a $493 second payment.

"GD benefits individual while other NGOs benefit group of people."

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over 8 years ago

Benter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to renovate my house, build a latrine and fence my home with my upcoming transfer"

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over 8 years ago

Nerea received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on paying college fee and i wilI also buy a steel door and windows."

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over 8 years ago

Merceline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to plaster my floor and right now I can mop easily,I have also managed to pay school fee and the children's certificate will not be held because of the fees."

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