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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

Richard received a $99 initial payment.

" I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on buying a cow and an oxen."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer to renovate my house so that it can be clean, neat and durable."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy more iron sheets, poles and other construction materials so as to construct a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Julius received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to spend my upcoming transfer to start a business for my wife,plaster my house and pay school fees too."

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over 8 years ago

Samson received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on building my family a house because we live in my small shop."

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle for transportation usage to get income because at the moment the source of income is from my husband who transports goods by using a cart and its too little hence it can not feed and cloth the family."

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over 8 years ago

Maurice received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a small scale retailer shop and building my a house."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete paying fees for my son doing vehicle mechanics and also add stock to my shop."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on renovating my house and to build my son a house."

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over 8 years ago

Sophia received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer to buy a posho mill and start the milling business"

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