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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

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying maize for my family's consumption.I also bought clothes and food for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.

"l spent the transfer to buy a cow." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I used some money to pay my medical bills. I also bought some cushions, and spent the rest on foodstuffs." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying sheep.I also paid a debt of KES 1,000.I also gave my son in the university pocket money of KES 2,000." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mathew received a $98 initial payment.

"I used the entire transfer to pay my son school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I used the entire transfer to built a kitchen." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Milicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on baying school uniform and payed school fees for my children.I also bought food for my family and bought a mattress." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Dorina received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought a bed and a mattress with a portion of the money. Paid school fees to my grandson in high school while the rest I spent on foodstuffs." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Josphine received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and 3 plastick chairs.I also added 1 iron sheet to my house's roofs." (Country: Kenya)

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