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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

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress,a blanker,a basin and maize for my consumption." (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 bought cement." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Odumbe received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress,utensils and uniform for my children.I also bought maize for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Nathan received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Nicodemus received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress,utensils and 2 sheep." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Susana received a $98 initial payment.

"i spent my token payment on puting a gate to my home.I also paid school fees for my grandchild." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Carolyne received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a cow." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying steel door and labour fee for fixing it." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Dickson received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also bought doors for my toilet.I also bought maize for my consumption." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Doris received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying chairs and maize for my family's consumption." (Country: Kenya)

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