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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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

Everlyne enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is raising school fees for my children is a challenge with regard to our small income source."

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over 8 years ago

Susana enrolled.

"My biggest hardship I have faced is disability and blood sugar problem which I have learnt to accept as days go by"

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over 8 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is having been able to move from a small thatched house to my current house which is slightly bigger and is iron roofed."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is having been able to move from a single thatched house to a two roomed iron house."

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship I am facing currently is raising my children and ensuring they stay in school."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is difficulty in feeding and providing for my children"

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over 8 years ago

Nelson enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is that I have been able to support, sustain and educate my children through fishing."

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over 8 years ago

George enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life the inability to fully take care of and support my family, my income is very unstable."

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over 8 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is when I got saved, I love God he is my helper"

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over 8 years ago

Roseline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the struggle to educate my children"

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