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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

Julita received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay my dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Sheth received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on adding capital to my business.I also want to go to a driving training."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Sheila received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to lease a land and plough it."

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over 8 years ago

Yucabeth received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying my dowry.I also want to buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Lorna received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a bricked iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting a shop business."

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over 8 years ago

Elishabeth enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to plaster my floor and this was the only way I could prevent dust-born diseases."

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over 8 years ago

Ester enrolled.

"My biggest difficulty has been to obtain clean drinking water because of water shortage in this area."

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