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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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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.

Caroline received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to start up livestock farming."

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Hermans received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy poles and barbed wire so as to fence my home, pay bride price, pay school fees (secondary school) for my children and buy seats."

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Pamela received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in our life is that my husband is able to pursue his studies and my family eats and sleeps comfortably unlike before."

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Vera received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build my own house using my upcoming lumpsum payment since I am lacking a house."

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Leonard received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to clear school fees for my child l am also planning to plaster my house and also to improve my business."

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Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to extend my house because it is too small, l also need to clear school fees for my child and start secondhand cloth business."

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Banaba received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to clear my child school fees and to buy motorboat for fishing"

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Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to a more spacious house and buy furniture."

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Okano received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning boost my wife's business and buy 2 bulls for farming."

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