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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 7 years ago

Lucia received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now self reliant and financially enabled through the profits I make from my groceries kiosk business thanks to GD transfers." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Livingstone received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children attended all the lessons and now they will also go back to school without accruing so many arrears. Thanks to GiveDirectly. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Rose received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very excited the moment when I received my money and thanked God. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Eunice received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy the moment when my husband told me the money had been sent and jumped. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Millicent received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very excited the moment when I received my money and prayed. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Willis received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy the moment when I received my money and thanked God. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Hellen received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy the moment when I received my money. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Pamela received a $97 initial payment.

"I was very happy the moment when I received my money. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Jacquline received a $97 initial payment.

"I felt very humbled the moment when I received my money and thanked God. " (Country: Kenya)

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almost 7 years ago

Mildred received a $484 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own pit latrine and I do not have to use my neighbour's latrine which is very unreliable. I built the latrine using my first transfer. My home is also now very secure. " (Country: Kenya)

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