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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

Calvince received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying two cows and an oxe plough."

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almost 9 years ago

John received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy a cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Mikal received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying scool fees for my children.I also want to buy chairs."

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almost 9 years ago

Moses received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding and plastering my house.I also want to pay school fees for my children."

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almost 9 years ago

Jackline received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a second hand motorbike."

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almost 9 years ago

Benter received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a kitchen and plaster my house's floor.I also want to buy goats and chicken."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline received a $98 initial payment.

"I planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay college fees for my son."

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almost 9 years ago

Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on clearing school fees for my child.I also want to plaster my floor and build a toilet."

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almost 9 years ago

Margaret received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting my clothes business again.I also want to pay school fees for my children."

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