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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

Joshwa received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to use a larger portion of the transfer to pay dowry. I'm also planning to invest the rest in cereal business."

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over 8 years ago

Lavender received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cattle and pay my dowry to my relatives, because my husband died before paying my dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Emma received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 8 years ago

Evaline received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new spacious house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to cement both floor and walls of my house with the rest of the transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Jacob received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my farm and a cow for keeping."

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over 8 years ago

Emmaculate received a $99 initial payment.

"We(my spouse and I) are planning to use a portion of the transfer to settle my bride price. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Lencer received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to repair my house because it is in poor condition, and cement the floor and walls make it more presenable and stronger. I also plan to buy more fishing net and pay school fees for my chidren."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to dig and construct a pit latrine because we currently do not have one."

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over 8 years ago

Emily received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to fix a fence around my home."

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over 8 years ago

Salome received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement both floor and walls of my house. I'm also planning to pay fees to my two children in high school."

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