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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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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.

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Maureen received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built house and bought livestock."

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Samuel received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer use paraffin as source of lighting."

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Josinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer payment buying iron sheets and building a house. "

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Judith received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfer to poorest households in the community as compared to other NGOs. "

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Naomi received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my house is the better house i stay in now."

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Rosemary received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a source of income. "

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Catherine received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built comfortable house."

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Monica received a $493 second payment.

"Give Directly provide unconditional cash to the recipient while other NGOs provide HIV aid."

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Yunis received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I own household items like a sofa set and I have also managed to pay part of the money needed to own land."

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Lily received a $493 second payment.

"My children used to study using the tin lapm,but nowadays they use solar lamp. I have also paid their fee i am so happy."

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