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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

Lilian enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my mother suffered from stroke yet she was the one providing for my family. It became a bit burden for me to pick up from where she left"

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over 8 years ago

Nicholas enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my wife passed away and left me with very young kids to take care of something that I was not used to. "

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over 8 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my father died and I had to quit school in order to help my mother and my family too. The burden was too much "

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over 8 years ago

Benard received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on buying iron sheets and build my own house."

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over 8 years ago

Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to clear school fees for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Denish received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a water tank.I also want to pay school fees for my child and buy food."

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over 8 years ago

Erick received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy a welding machine, grinder and materials and start my business, i will use part of it to pay rent and buy food."

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over 8 years ago

Roselyne received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Julia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to add capital to my business."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $494 second payment.

"Am no longer being rained on as before and am able to tap rain water."

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