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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.

almost 9 years ago

Yunita received a $98 initial payment.

"l to expand my business .l also plan to pay school fee."

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almost 9 years ago

Faith enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to pay my school fees up to form three."

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almost 9 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family. I managed to do this from the savings that I had made over the years."

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almost 9 years ago

Gaudensia enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build my own house from the savings that I made when I was doing business."

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almost 9 years ago

Domtila enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable income that I can use to support my family. Sometimes we go without food."

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almost 9 years ago

Milka enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to pay school fees for my daughter up to high school. I managed to do this from the little money that I had been saving from years."

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almost 9 years ago

Consilata enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build my own home as a widow. My husband died long time ago while we were living in a small thatched house."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a house for my family. I was able to do this after saving money for several months."

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almost 9 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that I used to sell some crops and I have bought some furnitures."

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almost 9 years ago

Eunice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I am all alone and taking care of my needs is very difficult. I have no proper job to support my family."

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