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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.

almost 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to start a business ( fish selling) and also to open a shop and stock with household items."

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almost 8 years ago

Florence received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to plaster my house and change all wooden windows to steel."

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almost 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy a cow and chairs."

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almost 8 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying college fees for my daughters."

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almost 8 years ago

Caren received a $99 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."

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almost 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building rental houses.I also want o pay school fees for my children."

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almost 8 years ago

Agnes received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting a uniform business."

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almost 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building my own iron roofed house.I also want to buy a bed."

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almost 8 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a motorcycle."

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almost 8 years ago

Moses received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay dowry for my wife."

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