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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

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Joyce received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house with a metal door , and also pay more Tailoring training fee for my grand-child."

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over 8 years ago

Loice received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new spacious house with a larger portion of the transfer because my current house is small. I'm also planning to buy chairs with the remaining amount. Currently I only have 3 plastic chairs in my house which isn't enough."

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over 8 years ago

Lucia received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on College fee for our child."

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over 8 years ago

Sharon received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also hope to start a small business of selling second hand clothes."

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over 8 years ago

Minyuma received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a cow with a portion. I'm also planning to invest the rest in stone chipping business."

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over 8 years ago

Dancan received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on buying more materials for house construction."

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over 8 years ago

Crispin received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timbewr and nails , and build an iron roofed house. I also hope to buy cattle."

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over 8 years ago

Purity received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay fee to my two children in high school. I'm also planning to build a pit latrine with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Lillian received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy a plough and oxen for preparing my land during planting season."

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