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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

Jocinter received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash to direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people to recipients."

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over 8 years ago

Sophia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house, a kitchen and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Teresha received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees and buy 2 dairy cows with my upcoming lump-sum payment. "

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a brick house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Carren received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my child in high school, and construct a pit latrine."

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over 8 years ago

Willington received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enroll in a welding course and buy welding tools with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $493 second payment.

"Being a widow with kids I had financial constraints but now I have a source of income from the business I started up."

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over 8 years ago

Lydia received a $493 second payment.

"GD transfers is non -refundable compared to other NGOs who gives loans returned with interest."

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over 8 years ago

Hesbon received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.

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

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