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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

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on transporting my items from Chemilil.I also leased a land I want to plough." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Benter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also paid medical bills for my husband and bought clothes 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 maize.I also bought tomato seeds and tomato spray pump.I paid medical bills for my son." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also bought a goat." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying hospital bill for my mother.I also added capital to my business." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 2 goats.I also paid school fees for my child." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Zablon received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent the whole of my token payment on paying a silk loan I had." (Country: Kenya)

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