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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

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fee and repair my leaking house."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to put up three rental houses with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Violet received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum on extending and upgrading my existing house, paying school fee and buying a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Seprosa received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet and extend my iron roofed house so that it's more spacious. I also plan to buy household items like beddings and furniture."

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over 8 years ago

Syprina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it o building a big spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Kilarish received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.i also want to buy an ox."

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over 8 years ago

Josephine received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build a better house and spend the remaining part of my upcoming lumpsum on school fees of my children."

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over 8 years ago

Patricia received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan on buying cattle, building a house and paying school fees for my children."

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