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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

Rosemary enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled through my business and educated my children. "

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over 8 years ago

Mercy enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to educate my children. "

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over 8 years ago

Gorreti enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition which has really affected my productivity. "

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over 8 years ago

"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Michael enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition which is hindering me from being productive and using most my money in medication. "

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over 8 years ago

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

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over 8 years ago

Linet enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of food, because I don't have a steady stream of income and my husband also relies only on casual labour that he sometimes does and sometimes doesn't. "

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over 8 years ago

Leonora enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is selling some of the maize from my farm and using the money to buy some chicken which I keep in my compound. "

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over 8 years ago

Naomi enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is buying some goats which I keep in my compound. They have since reproduced, and occasionally when I need cash, I sell one or two. "

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