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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

Aquinas received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends us transfers directly just like its name while Other Ngos channel our donations to the community officials like area chiefs that misuse them before they land on our hands."

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over 8 years ago

Jessica received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my two roomed house into a bigger house and put up windows."

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over 8 years ago

Janet received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious."

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over 8 years ago

Zacharia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $493 second payment.

"My cereals business is now doing better hence am able to sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

Willys received a $99 initial payment.

"I will pay school fees to train as a track driver with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family. I also plan to pay my wife's dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives help to all the needy while other NGOs have specific groups of people whom they give help to."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new house as the current one has old rusty iron sheets that is leaking and it is quite small, pay school fees and also buy some livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Lily received a $99 initial payment.

"I will clear school fees balance and build a pit latrine with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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