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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

Joseph enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of are my children."

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over 8 years ago

Robbina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is during birth of my fourth children when i was operated since then i am nolonger strong like before."

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over 8 years ago

Zauja enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is my husband because we are one and we understand each other."

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my three year old child because of sickness two years ago."

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over 8 years ago

Betty enrolled.

"My proudest achievement was studying upto Primary Seven though I was unable to complete because of lack of school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Denis enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is when I bought for myself three goats foe rearing."

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over 8 years ago

Harriet enrolled.

"The biggest hardship faced in life is seperation with the husband, I find it hard coping as raising money for basic nacessities and fees for children very hard."

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over 8 years ago

Tamasha enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is a mattress which l bought after selling produce.i now look forward to buy a bed and other nacessities. "

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship faced in life is persistent sickness amongst family members yet waccessi proper treatment is not possible."

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over 8 years ago

Rosina enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is buying land that I divided among sons to settle their families."

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