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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 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"GD is the only organisation that has improved our lives, the others have not helped us this much."

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over 8 years ago

Isaiah received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to plaster my house."

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over 8 years ago

Victoria received a $493 second payment.

"Am now at peace because I don't have anymore stress regarding school fee and other chores."

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over 8 years ago

Kenedy received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives their transfers in the most appropriate way; directly just like its name while other Ngos send us our donations to the community leaders which misappropriate them."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to start business."

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over 8 years ago

Tabitheri received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a spacious comfortable house that can accommodate me with my family l also need to buy furniture."

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over 8 years ago

Rashick received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs gives help to specific group of people e.g orphans while GD gives helps to all poor people."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"GD sends transfers to individuals and they are able to spend the transfer on their immediate needs, while other NGOs sometimes just do census in the community and rarely come back."

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over 8 years ago

Edward received a $99 initial payment.

"l planning to build my own house because l am staying in my late brother's house."

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over 8 years ago

Wilson received a $493 second payment.

"I now live in a secure iron roofed house with an iron door. I also have seats for my visitors to sit on."

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