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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

Helida enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is buying a piece of land that I have built my house on."

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almost 9 years ago

"The achievement I am proudest of is we were able to build a house and have iron sheets for roofing which is a big step from our initial grass thatched house."

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almost 9 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to secure a loan from my self-help group that I used to buy cement for cementing the floor of my house. I am yet to pay the loan."

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almost 9 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to take my children to school even when I face financial challenges."

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almost 9 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"The greatest achievement that I am proudest of is that my husband and I were able to start a small business in the form of a shop."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship I face is getting school fees for my other children and my house is dilapidated and leaking during rainy seasons."

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almost 9 years ago

Josphine enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to construct a pit latrine and also being able to pay fees for my child until she completed high school."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to struggle with the little cash that I have to pay fees for my child who is in secondary school who next year will be joining form 3."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my children get sick I find it difficult to get cash to take them to hospital and I also find it hard to buy food that we eat in the house as a family."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The achievement i'm proudest of is that i got good harvest in the last season."

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