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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 9 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a new house and will also open a salon. I am currently employed as a salonist." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Lucy received a $98 initial payment.

"I will finish repairing my house, buy chairs and pay school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Penina received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to expand house and pay school fees." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that of hunger. When became sick and not able to look for food, it was hard for the family to have food on the table because am the only bread winner." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Margarita enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I have lost my children through death and I have orphans to take care of. My age cant allow me to do hard job. So life has been harsh to me." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a better house." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Helena received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to pay school fees for my grand children." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Nelly received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a bigger house and pay school fees" (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Pamella received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a new house, buy a cow for ploughing and build a latrine." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I would like to build a house for my son and buy my household items for house." (Country: Kenya)

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