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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

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GD has given out transfers with not even a single case of bribery while other Ngos have been giving out donations with no transparency at all."

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over 8 years ago

Rasto received a $493 second payment.

"GD is different from other Ngos. It has worked with a lot of transparency while other Ngos have been tantalizing us with donations that are never forthcoming."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to sustain my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children through farming. . "

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over 8 years ago

Irene enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and bought cows to help us in future. "

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over 8 years ago

Vincent enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of land to build our own home. "

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am having a small house and therefore when I receive this my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will extend it from 6 to 30 iron sheets."

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over 8 years ago

"The proudest achievement that we have a house for our family and we are able to take care of our children."

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over 8 years ago

Millycent enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have been hospitalized many times due to some stomach infections "

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over 8 years ago

Naptali enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of a good job to provide basic needs for my family."

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