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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

Florence enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my daughter,I sell kales at the market and the money I make is very little."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have been able to take my first child to high school,I also have a toilet."

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over 8 years ago

Michael enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children who are still in school "

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives money directly to us with no deductions, unlike other organizations that have corrupt officials."

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over 8 years ago

Johnson enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is looking after my wife and child. "

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over 8 years ago

Wycliffe enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a regular source of income. "

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over 8 years ago

Christine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of food, because our farm is too small to produce all the food we need, and we don't have any meaningful source of income. "

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over 8 years ago

Emmanuel enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a steady stream of income, because I have yet to get a regular job. "

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over 8 years ago

Samson enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is learning the craft of house painting, which I do sometimes to get money. "

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over 8 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of selling vegetables at the market. "

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