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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

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

Magret received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a kitchen. I'm also planning to build a cow shade with a portion of the remaining amount while the rest I'll use to pay my son collage fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"l added some money that l had and bought two cows and husband paid my dowry."

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I planning to build a kitchen. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining amount."

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almost 9 years ago

Irine received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding a house using iron sheets.I also want to buy 2 cows for ploughing."

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almost 9 years ago

Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.

"l spent the transfer to buy a cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Charles received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy 2 cows for ploughing."

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to plaster my main house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to buy a cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Milicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding my house.I also want to buy a cow and sheep."

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almost 9 years ago

Hellen received a $98 initial payment.

"l spent the transfer to buy a cow."

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