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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

Mourine received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to add more iron sheets and the remaining amount i want my husband to pay my dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my second transfer on buying a sewing machine to start a tailoring business. I also plan to buy household items ( like chairs and cups and plates)."

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over 8 years ago

Jayne received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying seedlings, fertilizer and pay farm workers."

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over 8 years ago

Norah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the second cash transfer on renovating my house and make it bigger from two roomed house to fours roomed house. I also plan to plaster the whole house."

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over 8 years ago

Leonida received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have a pit latrine, i do not have to go to the bush."

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over 8 years ago

Stephen received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house,buy a steel door,buy 2 sofasets,buy a cow and start kiosk business with my next transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $494 second payment.

"GD gives money directly to recipients unlike other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to use my second transfer to clear school fees for my child, build my house and some amount to use on treatment for my sick son."

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over 8 years ago

Carroline received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to buy 32 iron sheets to roof my house then use the rest to cement its floor."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use the whole of my next transfer to pay for my daughters' college fees."

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