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Unfiltered, unedited stories

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

Siprina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship was when my house got burnt and I lost my husband,I had no one to support me"

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almost 9 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have to look for sisal for long hours and make ropes to feed my family"

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement is having my house"

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almost 9 years ago

Janes enrolled.

"My proudest achievement has been knowing God"

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almost 9 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced is when I lost my baby recently because of road accident. It was such a big blow to my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Jenipher enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have tried so hard and bought a cow."

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almost 9 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a house for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is inadequate funds to support my family and also to educate my children. Sometimes it makes me sad because we have to miss meals."

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almost 9 years ago

Alpheaus enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is hunger. Being that I get very poor harvest from my farm and also I lack additional source of income, life has become unbearable for me."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement is that I that I have tried so hard to pay school fees for two of my children who have finished college. I made it possible from my little income"

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