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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

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cow, plaster my house and start a second hand clothes business."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a toilet, buy a cow, pay school fees and spend some to expand my business."

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over 8 years ago

Winnie received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer to buy a business motorbike."

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over 8 years ago

Brian received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house and start a business."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Ascar enrolled.

"I plan to build a new semi permanent house I plan to start a small business kiosk" (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Francis enrolled.

"I plan to repair my house that I currently live in I plan to buy cows that would give me milk at home I plan to expand my charcoal business" (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Julliet enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is starting my own business. At least it generates for me an income " (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Teresa enrolled.

"I am planning to spend my transfer on renovation of my roof which has become old, and also to boost my charcoal selling business. "

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over 8 years ago

Pitalis enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is buying some livestock using money I saved from my charcoal burning business. "

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