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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

Nathan received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a goat."

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almost 9 years ago

Moses received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay college fees for my son."

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almost 9 years ago

Zablon received a $98 initial payment.

"i am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay dowry for my wife.I also plan to buy a cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house and plaster it.I also want to buy chairs."

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almost 9 years ago

Jack received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy cows. and pay school fees for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Hellen received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy an oxe plough and pay my medical bills."

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almost 9 years ago

Joyce received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build iron roofed house because my current house is old and leaking. I'm also planning to pay school fees to my children."

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almost 9 years ago

Josinter received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay my dowry."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees for my child."

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