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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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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 6 years ago

Silvester received a $23 third payment.

"In the next six months I will have plastered my house and my family will have enough food to take." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Dorice received a $23 second payment.

"Currently, I do not have a new goal." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Alfred received a $23 third payment.

"I would want to start up a business to help sustain my family financial needs." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Rosemary received a $23 third payment.

"Currently I do not need to borrow money when I am in need unlike before I had to go borrowing money from friends to survive when I was faced with household difficulties and financial crisis." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Stephen received a $23 third payment.

"My new goal, I would want to build shed for my chicken." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Steven received a $23 third payment.

"Currently, I do not have a new goal." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Aggrey received a $23 third payment.

"In the next six months, my house will be good looking and well lighted. I also will have furniture in my household." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

David received a $45 second payment.

"Currently, I do not have a new goal." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Vincent received a $23 third payment.

"I am planning to also open upon up a cosmetics shop in the market center once the poultry project has picked up." (Campaign: UBI)

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almost 6 years ago

Loreen received a $23 third payment.

"I have started buying iron sheets which gives me an assurance that I will finally have the house I want. I have had my own money so I don't beg any more." (Campaign: UBI)

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