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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

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"GD full fills their promise while other NGOs do not."

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over 8 years ago

Annah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete the latrine, build a house for my son and clear school fees balance for my 3 children."

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over 8 years ago

Penina received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"GD does not require any payment on the cash they give while other NGOs requires payment."

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over 8 years ago

Goretty received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay university fees for my child and give her pocket money."

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over 8 years ago

Justus received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay my college fees and invest in my livestock business."

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over 8 years ago

Jared received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is having made a step in life, I own a cow and have a big farm of tomatoes which will earn me income."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, pay for labour and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Justina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house and buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Roselida received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, anf build an iron roofed house for my family."

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