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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

Lucas received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering our house, buy solar panel and pay dowry"

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend the upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of more house construction materials and complete the house construction."

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over 8 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer on clearing school fee balance and cementing my house."

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Conslata received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment on extending my house to bigger size and buying a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Jared received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a cow and pay for a leased piece of land for farming."

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy materials, extend my house and pay fees for my grandchil."

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over 8 years ago

Sharon enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I have maintained my business of selling agricultural seeds at our local market and this has enabled me to take care of my family."

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over 8 years ago

Redemta enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I am a widow and all my husband's relatives died hence I am left alone to take care of my children who all require food to eat and school fees while my income is very low."

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over 8 years ago

Janet enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I operate as a single parent."

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