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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

Mercy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house and open a second hand clothes business with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Martin received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor then buy either sheep or goats depending on the amount that will be remaining."

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over 8 years ago

Justina received a $493 second payment.

"I am at peace and comfortable because I now own a toilet so I do not have to use bush as a latrine."

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over 8 years ago

Collins received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to open a second hand clothes business, build a chicken house and buy more chicken."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs in my community pay school fees for our children but send sends transfer which we can use on our own needs."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented floor then buy a cow with the rest."

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy a plot of land."

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over 8 years ago

Hana received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to cement the floor of my current house, buy a door and windows and seats then pay school fee with the rest of the cash."

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over 8 years ago

Teresa received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay primary school fees, build a house for my son and chicken house."

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