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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

Jack received a $98 initial payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Hellen received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy an oxe plough and pay my medical bills."

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almost 9 years ago

Lucy received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to use that transfer to educate my children. My son is in high school while my daughter is joining high school this year."

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almost 9 years ago

Juliana received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to buy building material ( iron sheets) l also plan to pay for building labor. l also plan to buy two bull that l can use for farming."

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almost 9 years ago

Joyce received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build iron roofed house because my current house is old and leaking. I'm also planning to pay school fees to my children."

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almost 9 years ago

Roselyne received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay fees to my two children in high school."

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almost 9 years ago

Joyce received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay the whole years' school fees to my son in high school. I'm also planning to cement my house and fit the windows."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting a clothes's business.My husband also want to do an electrical engineering course."

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almost 9 years ago

Lilian received a $98 initial payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Jackline received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to pay school fees."

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