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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

Maurine received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to pay my dowry, and move to my own home, and buy ironsheet, timber and nails and build an iron roofed house."

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almost 9 years ago

Fredrick received a $494 second payment.

"I was too poor to pay my wife's dowry until I received transfer."

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almost 9 years ago

Hellena received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old. I'm also planning to settle my daughter in-law dowry."

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on school fee and purchase of small livestock."

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almost 9 years ago

Rebeca received a $494 second payment.

"There is a difference in that GD has already delivered, but nothing is forthcoming from some of these NGOs even after one of them enrolled my son."

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almost 9 years ago

Fred received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in livestock. I'm also planning to invest the rest in retail shop business."

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almost 9 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and paying dowry to my parents."

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our housing structure and expanding my fresh fish business."

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almost 9 years ago

Ayub received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of 2 bulls and paying school fee for our child."

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to settle my dowry."

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