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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

Everlyne received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought clothes for my children and I." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Florence received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a steel door and fixing it.I also paid school fees for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 10 cushions for my chairs.I also bought clothes,shoes and maize for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying iron sheets.I also bought a sheep." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Christina received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a sheep,a mattress and maize for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying a loan of KES 5,000.I also bought clothes and food for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying uniform for my children,I ploughed with some money and bought two chicken.I also paid a loan of KES 3,000." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Afline received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying iron sheets.I also bought maize and food for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also added capital to my business." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Aska received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying chairs and a mattress." (Country: Kenya)

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