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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

Milka received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my daughter and bought a water tank." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Carren received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Anjilina received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also want to start a second hand business." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a solar lantern.I also paid school fees for my child and bought food for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and a goat.I also bought utensils." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and cussions for my chairs.I also bought sand I wan to plaster my house." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Calvince received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a steel door for my house.I also bought a bag for putting my clothes." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

John received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 2 sheep.I am remaing with KES 5,000 which I want to pay for my child's school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mikal received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress.I also paid school fees for my child." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Moses received a $98 initial payment.

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

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