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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

Jared received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the transfer to pay bride price."

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over 8 years ago

Teresa received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Redemta 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

Kennedy received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs their criteria of selecting people is not free and fair while GD's criteria is free and fair."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house and also complete payment of school fees for my daughter."

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over 8 years ago

Japheth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster the walls and floor of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth 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

Josephine received a $493 second payment.

"My life has really changed because l am now staying in my own home l no-longer share home with my father and l am also eating well. "

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over 8 years ago

Benard received a $493 second payment.

" I have a big difference in my daily life since I have cleared the balance for my land and I have already acquired a title deed; I have my own land now where I can develop the way I like without any restriction for instance I have planted trees on the land already."

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over 8 years ago

Ben received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair and plaster my house, construct a kitchen and also a pit latrine."

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