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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

Meresa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees, build a house and buy chairs."

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over 8 years ago

Walter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on building a bigger house and have my own home."

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I will renovate my main house and buy some bedding using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $99 initial payment.

"My house is in poor condition, i therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy cattle so that I can also keep cattle in my compound; that will make me feel good."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a permanent house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Raphael received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Elsa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Mauline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet and timber, and build an iron roofed house, because my house is leaking so much."

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over 8 years ago

Samuel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on buying farming bulls, extend my house, plaster my house clear school fees, start up a small business"

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