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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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

Pamela enrolled.

"I have planned to rebuild my house which is about to fall and I will also pay school fees for my children" (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

"I have planned to buy some iron sheets and expand my house since it's small." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Peres enrolled.

"I have planned to pay school fees for my children and get some livestock to keep." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

"I have planned to pay school fees for my children since I don't have any proper source of income." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Benter enrolled.

"I have planned to buy some livestock and keep some chicken and a water tank to water my vegetables" (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought mattress, cooking pots, a chair, and a goat." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought a seat and cushions." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Lucy received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought sand and cement and repaired my floor." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Penina received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought the things I did not have like mattress, water tank, jericans, and some food." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"I plan to use the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay fees for my child in a driving school. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay for my medication." (Country: Kenya)

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