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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

David enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children which has forced us to sale our livestock in order to pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house after the death of my husband. "

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over 8 years ago

Joachim enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children though they are still in school."

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over 8 years ago

Patricia enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have done poultry farming which has really helped me in cases of emergency."

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over 8 years ago

Elisha enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that through farming l able to provide food security for my family."

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over 8 years ago

"My proudest achievement is that l have managed to buy a cow for future use. "

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning build to build a house with my upcoming cash transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Alphonse received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on finishing the construction of our house and to buy 2 cows."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees and building for my son a house."

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over 8 years ago

Everlyne received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a house and to expand my business with the upcoming cash transfer."

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