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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

Janet received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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almost 6 years ago

Milca received a $493 second payment.

"I have a big difference in my daily life because I am now having a more spacious house, with proper ventilation and rooms for my household members and guests and I don't need to worry anymore where to keep my belongings safer and where to change my clothes."

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almost 6 years ago

Emilly received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs in my house now."

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almost 6 years ago

Mark received a $99 initial payment.

"I will build a home and buy cows with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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almost 6 years ago

Benter received a $493 second payment.

"My house is now very spacious hence my visitors get very comfortable when they visit me and all my items are safely inside the house the house."

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almost 6 years ago

Ernest received a $99 initial payment.

"I will buy fishing nets and furniture with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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almost 6 years ago

Catherine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum to finish building my house."

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almost 6 years ago

Isaiah received a $493 second payment.

"GD deals with us directly when it comes to issues regarding transfers while Other Ngos connect to us through village elders and chiefs that mislead them."

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almost 6 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs their criteria of selecting people is not free and fair while GD is free and fair."

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almost 6 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to pay for a piece of land to settle on."

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