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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.

almost 9 years ago

Elsa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on paying for my child 2 years Secondary school fee in advance."

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almost 9 years ago

Samwel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to open a kiosk where I can sell things like soaps and sugar/ low order goods using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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almost 9 years ago

Dolphine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of a piece of land for making a home in future."

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almost 9 years ago

Horace received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I empowered my wife to start a shop business which has since provided a source of income and has curbed idleness."

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almost 9 years ago

Betty received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I acquired building materials have started earning respect from other villagers who thought that I would never move from my small house which is always flooded since I stay next to river Sondu Miriu."

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almost 9 years ago

Charles received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on cementing my house and buy steel door."

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almost 9 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay fee to my son who is joining university this year."

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almost 9 years ago

Esau received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on paying my wife's dowry ."

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almost 9 years ago

Erick received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build my own house because as at now, I live in a rental."

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almost 9 years ago

Richard enrolled.

"When I am able to provide for my family with the small business I run. "

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