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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 6 years ago

Maurice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to add more building materials because i want to build a new house and give part of my next transfer to my wife to start a business."

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almost 6 years ago

Everline received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I can be able to do Farming and pay school fees for my children"

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almost 6 years ago

Pheobe received a $99 initial payment.

" Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my house and pay my son's school fee."

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almost 6 years ago

Washington received a $494 second payment.

"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people to the recipients."

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almost 6 years ago

Sarah received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build my own home since l am still staying in my in-law's home."

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almost 6 years ago

Alfred received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to take my wife back to hospital for tests then use the rest of the transfer to cement the walls of my house."

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almost 6 years ago

Hellen received a $494 second payment.

"it has been 7 years since my husband passed away and the only help I have received is from GD, no other organization has ever visited us."

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almost 6 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the second cash transfer on buying building material to build a new house in my own compound because at the moment am staying at my husband parent's compound."

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almost 6 years ago

Rose received a $494 second payment.

"The walls of my house were falling off and since i plastered the house is as good as new. "

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almost 6 years ago

Peninah received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that i am now living in a better house with a shinning roof."

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