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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

Jecton received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new house and also buy a water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"We will build a new house and spent part of the lumpsum on farming."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $493 second payment.

"GD has intensifies my safety net and I am now having livestock that I can lay my hands on when found with a problem, which is the biggest difference in my daily life."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy cement and sand to plaster the walls and floor of my house and also buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Benjlina received a $493 second payment.

"GD has untangled me from the vicious cycle of debts. I can now walk freely in the village without any fear since I am not entitled to anyone's money, which is the biggest difference in my daily life."

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over 8 years ago

Jael received a $99 initial payment.

"I will spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer on my child who will be joining form one next year."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a piece of land for farming."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $493 second payment.

"My life has really changed because l could only wash for people their clothes for me to put food on the table but now l am doing my business, l am eat well and stay comfortably without any worries."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought my household items."

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over 8 years ago

Milka enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family. "

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