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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

Eunice received a $98 initial payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to add some iron sheets then build a house . l also plan to buy seats for my house , bedding and food for the family."

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almost 9 years ago

Maren received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying chairs.I also want to start a business and plaster my house."

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almost 9 years ago

Walter received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to buy a piece of land."

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house and plaster it.I also want to buy chairs."

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almost 9 years ago

Joseph received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to expand my house and plaster my house. l also plan to start a business."

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almost 9 years ago

Monica received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to build toilet and to buy some cows."

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almost 9 years ago

Mary received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because its too small. I'm also planning to purchase furniture with a portion of the remaining amount while the rest I'll pay school fees to my son."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a toilet.I also want to plaster my house."

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almost 9 years ago

Grace received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay my daughter collage fees with a larger portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to build a pit latrine."

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