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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

Daniel received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to repair my house , plaster my house, l also plan to pay school fee."

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almost 9 years ago

Eunice received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to build a house, and pay school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Emerencia received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to spend the transfer to buy a business motor bike that we can use a source of income ."

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almost 9 years ago

Ogwenya enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy two sheep. I was able to do this from my savings."

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almost 9 years ago

Milka enrolled.

"I am proudest of taking good care of my children as a mother."

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almost 9 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have educated my children through farming."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of reliable source of income to feed, educate and cloth my children."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy a cow. I managed to do this from my savings."

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almost 9 years ago

Edward enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have struggled and managed to pay school fees for my siblings in primary school out of the meagre income that I get from the farm."

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almost 9 years ago

Samuel enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is having been able to build my current house and buy household items I used to be homeless.Working at a quarry made all this possible."

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