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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

Maurine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start a business of selling sardines to Nairobi. "

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $493 second payment.

"My life has changed because l am using my fishing-net for fishing to meet my daily income."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay school fees for my child, and open a welding workshop for my husband to work in."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"My life has improved because I already have building materials so I have the hopes of soon building a bigger house."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $493 second payment.

"I am no longer living in debts since I have managed to settle all of them with transfers I got from GD, and this is the biggest difference in my daily life since I am now developing peacefully without getting disturbance from lenders."

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over 8 years ago

Catherine received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and construct a simba for my son, and also extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to buy seats to furnish my house."

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over 8 years ago

Lavender received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy furniture an bull cows for farming."

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over 8 years ago

Henry received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is the best because they never quit along the way as some other organizations do after enrolling individuals into their programs."

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over 8 years ago

Maureen received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house and do plastering."

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy two cows, pay school fees and also repair my house which has a leaking roof."

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