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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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 7 years ago

Beatrice received a $491 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is the capability to buy these building materials and building a homestead" (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Jackline received a $491 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the ability to have cash that I can spend on buying daily food hence my family cannot go without food" (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Abraham received a $491 second payment.

"Gd benefits are direct to the recipient as compared to other NGOs which are very corrupt" (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Judith received a $491 second payment.

"GD transfer direct cash to the recipient as compared to other NGOs which follows long administration procedures to benefit the community." (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Dolphine received a $491 second payment.

"GD transfer cash to villagers while other NGOs benefits villagers with other incentives such as paying school fee" (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to start horticultural farming with my upcoming transfer." (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Susan received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to start a shop business with my upcoming transfer." (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a better house with my upcoming transfer." (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Christine received a $491 second payment.

"GD transfer unconditional cash to recipient while other NGOs doesn't." (Country: Kenya)

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over 7 years ago

Benta received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to start a shop business with my upcoming transfer." (Country: Kenya)

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