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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

Josphine enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to construct a pit latrine and also being able to pay fees for my child until she completed high school."

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almost 9 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to struggle with the little cash that I have to pay fees for my child who is in secondary school who next year will be joining form 3."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when my children get sick I find it difficult to get cash to take them to hospital and I also find it hard to buy food that we eat in the house as a family."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The achievement i'm proudest of is that i got good harvest in the last season."

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almost 9 years ago

"The achievement that i'm proudest of is being independent in our house and happily staying together."

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almost 9 years ago

Peter enrolled.

"The achievement that i'm proudest of is having improved my housing facility."

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almost 9 years ago

Dorcas enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of income to sustain my large family"

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almost 9 years ago

David enrolled.

"My current income is low and can't sustain me"

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almost 9 years ago

Odembo enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I that my eyes are very painful I have tried getting treatment but it has not been easy"

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almost 9 years ago

Florence enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to take care of my children since I was left alone"

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