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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

Alice received a $98 initial payment.

"I paid 5,000 KES school fees and bought a chair at 4,300 KES." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Rechard received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought bedding at 7,200 KES, a water container and utensils both at 3,000 KES." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Elidah received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought building materials (timber), clothes and food." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

David received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought iron sheets, utensils, a mattress and radio. I also paid the children's school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Sipora received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought a mattress at 4,500 KES, a sheep at 2,000 KES, a chick at 500 KES and the remainder was spent on food." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Joshua received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent it on building a house after my previous house was extremely damaged." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I acquired school requirements for my daughter who is poised to join secondary school. I also spent the remaining amount on food." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Silas received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought iron sheets at 4,000 KES, school uniforms and food." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $98 initial payment.

"I purchased a goat at 1,500 KES and paid 6,000 KES school fees. I spent 2,000 KES on my wife's medication and 500 KES on food." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I purchased building materials (marbles) at 7,000 KES. I invested 2,000 KES into a grocery business. I spent 1,000 KES on food." (Country: Kenya)

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