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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

Ezakiel received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cattle use them to pay my wife's dowry, I have been unable to raise enough money all along."

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over 8 years ago

Johana received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to replace my current roof with new iron sheets. I'm also planning to buy two bulls for farming activities."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a pit latrine with a portion of the transfer because I don't have one. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Vickline received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our main house, paying secondary school fee and buying small livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Ann received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on 2nd hand motor bike, weeding services and a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Monicah received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy oxen and a plough for prearing my land during planting season. I also plan to cement the floor of my house, and pay school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Samuel received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house as well as buying small livestock"

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over 8 years ago

Linda received a $99 initial payment.

"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending our current house and plastering it."

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over 8 years ago

Everlin received a $99 initial payment.

"I hope to pay school fees for my children. I also hope to buy ironsheet and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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