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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

Fredrick received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying school fees for my child.I also want to pay a downpayment for a land I want to buy."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I planning to build a kitchen. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Phoebe received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to build a house ."

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over 8 years ago

Kings received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to plaster my house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to buy a water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy iron sheets and build a house. I'm also planning to use the transfer to pay school fees to my son in high school."

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over 8 years ago

Irine received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding a house using iron sheets.I also want to buy 2 cows for ploughing."

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over 8 years ago

Josinter 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

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 school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on moving to my home and build an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees to my child who is to join high school."

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over 8 years ago

Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to build a nice and big house. l also plan to buy sheep , goat."

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