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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

Pamela enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I am a farmer and I have managed to till my land and at times I get a good harvest."

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almost 9 years ago

Carren enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is this house which we built through merry go round savings, it's bigger than the one we lived in previously."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship I have faced is that I don't have a house, I live in my late co-wife's house."

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almost 9 years ago

"The achievement am proudest of is this far we've come, we started from zero, but we managed to buy land, build this house and raise our children."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is that I work so hard and invest a lot in farming so I end up getting good produce"

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almost 9 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is this mabati roofed house which I built, previously I lived in a grass thatched house that was leaking."

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almost 9 years ago

Anjilina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is providing and sustaining the lives of my children."

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almost 9 years ago

Vivian enrolled.

"The proudest achievement was clearing my high school"

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almost 9 years ago

Joseph enrolled.

"My proudest achievement has been buying some livestock and keeping. I have also been able to pay dowry for my wife"

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almost 9 years ago

Irine enrolled.

"My biggest hardship was when I lost my parents and I had no one to support me"

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