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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.

almost 9 years ago

Irine received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 4 sheep at KES 8,000.I also paid school fees for my child." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent the entire transfer to purchase a solar panel to light my home." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Monicah received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying bedshits,shoes,clothes and food for the xmass celebrations." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Samwel received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on expanding my house.I also bought 2 windows and fixed them.I also bought a mattress and chairs." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Emilly received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on plastering my house.I also bought maize for my family." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Olive received a $98 initial payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Bentar received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought 2 goats at KES 7,000." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying chairs.I remained with some money which am using to buy food." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

George received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a bed and a mattress.I also bought clothes and food." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent a portion of it on 10 pieces of iron sheets while the remaining amount was used to purchase 20 tins of maize grains for family consumption." (Country: Kenya)

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