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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

Emmanuel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to make a donkey cart."

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over 8 years ago

Remmy received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to cement the walls and floor of my current house then furnish it with nice seats."

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over 8 years ago

Anna received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets, buy a goat and a heifer and that is how I will spend my upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Naomi received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my house and farm with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to make a fishing boat."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs are giving refundable transfers while GD gives nonrefundable transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying for my 2 daughters in secondary school fees.I also want to put windows and a door to my house and buy a goat."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"When you will send me my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will pay dowry for my wife with 20000 KES, build and move to my own house and open for my wife a cereal shop."

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