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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.

almost 9 years ago

Doris enrolled.

"My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to build my own house and bought household items."

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almost 9 years ago

George enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard in my farm which has really helped me in terms of food security."

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almost 9 years ago

Benter enrolled.

"Lack of proper capital to do better business."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to take my children to shool and also educated my children."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard in the farm and bought a sheep."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is this business I run, I started small but now am expanding."

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almost 9 years ago

Carroline enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is the ability to take care of my children, I thank God for this far he has brought us."

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almost 9 years ago

Salome enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is when we moved out of my parents in law's compound to our own place. In Luo custom this is a really big deal."

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almost 9 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that the income I get from my farm is too little to sustain us as a family."

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almost 9 years ago

Nicodemus enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my family is constantly falling ill and getting cash to pay for treatment is a big problem as my income is very low."

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