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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

Anjilina received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying dowry for my daughter in law.I also want to buy a cow." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding my house.I also want to pay school fees for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Dorine received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding my house and plaster it." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to build a kitchen and a toilet." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Calvince received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying two cows and an oxe plough." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

John received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy a cow." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Mikal received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying scool fees for my children.I also want to buy chairs." (Country: Kenya)

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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." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding and plastering my house.I also want to pay school fees for my children." (Country: Kenya)

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a second hand motorbike." (Country: Kenya)

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