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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

Pamela received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a solar lantern.I also paid school fees for my child and bought food for my family."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 2 sheep.I am remaing with KES 5,000 which I want to pay for my child's school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Mikal received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress.I also paid school fees for my child."

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over 8 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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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and maize for my family.I also paid school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Benter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also paid medical bills for my husband and bought clothes for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also bought a goat."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting my clothes business again.I also want to pay school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 2 goats.I also paid school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Zablon received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my children.I also bought a sheep and maize for my family."

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