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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

Eunice received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought chicken and repaired my toilet with iron sheets." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.

"l spent the transfer to buy iron sheets , bought a bag of maize and basic needs ( food , clothes shoes )." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Maren received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying a silk loan of KES 10,000 I had." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Walter received a $98 initial payment.

"l paid 4000 for school fee . l also bought bedding and l built a toilet." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress.I also processed birth certificate for my children.I also bought clothes and food for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $98 initial payment.

"l bought cautions for my seats , l bought supper drum for water storage . l also bought two goats and a sheep." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $98 initial payment.

"l bought steel doors and windows." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I used a portion of the transfer to pay my daughter's medical bills. I also paid fees to my son in high school." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a chair.I also bought a goat and food for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent the entire transfer on family foodstuffs." (Country: Kenya)

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