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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

Joel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and buy more livestock with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house for my two sons and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to extend and plaster my main house with sand and cement then use the remaining amount to clear school fees balance for my daughter. That is how I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Jeremiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house and buy bedding and other household goods like chairs"

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over 8 years ago

Molen received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to pay school fees and build a house."

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over 8 years ago

Teresa received a $99 initial payment.

"When I get my upcoming lumpsum transfer, I will clear school fees balance for my child and boost my general shop."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and pay school fees with my upcoming lump-sum payment"

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over 8 years ago

Emmaculate received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to dig and build a latrine with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that my husband died when we were living in a rental house and have struggled to build my own house. "

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over 8 years ago

Hulder enrolled.

"My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to pay school fees for my children and also bought a piece of land where l can do farming. "

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