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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

Janet received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a kitchen. I also want to buy a mattress and pay my daughter's school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay my daughter's school fees and build a house with the rest."

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over 8 years ago

Serfina received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy bulls for ploughing and cement my house with the remainder."

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over 8 years ago

Elly received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to expand my house, build a boat and acquire chairs."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a house and buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Vincent enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to have a family at a very tender age and I am working tirelessly to make them comfortable."

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over 8 years ago

Linet enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I am a dedicated single parent to my family. I work hard to ensure they eat and attend school."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a kitchen and cement the floor of the main house. I wish to spend the remainder on school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Henry enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a stable source of income to support our family."

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that getting food is a challenge as my family is very big and my our income is very low."

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