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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

Elishabeth enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is that I don't have a proper source of income hence raising school fees has been a very big challenge for me especially when my children are sent home."

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over 8 years ago

Ester enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to build a metal roof house with my own savings and that I nolonger live in a rental house."

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over 8 years ago

Ziporah enrolled.

"My sickness has been my biggest hardship because I have not been able to raise money to seek treatment for my ulcers since I don't have a source of income."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph enrolled.

"My biggest hardship has been to access food because the market is some few kilometers away and I also don't have that money to buy food."

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of sufficient finances to feed, clothe and educate my children since I only do subsistence farming and small businesses that don't help me much."

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over 8 years ago

Miriam enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I am a hard working woman. I have dedicated my time and energy to ensure my family gets basic needs through farming and engaging in casual jobs."

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over 8 years ago

Susan enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have taken my children to school which I know will help them in the future."

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over 8 years ago

"The biggest hardship is that I have no source of income and feeding the children is difficult."

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over 8 years ago

Emily enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I got married I have my own house and a family of my own."

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