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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.

over 5 years ago

Nabirye received a $448 second payment.

"I now one a house and with a beautiful bed"

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over 5 years ago

Ruth received a $448 second payment.

"I 've got a business that pays well thanks to GD for the money they gave me and I invested it"

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over 5 years ago

Amos received a $45 fourth payment.

"My life currently is different since I have been able to get my high school certificate and I also have a thought of joining college in January."

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over 5 years ago

Jackline received a $525 second payment.

"My life is very different than before, now am home taking care of my family unlike before I used to walk around the village looking for casual jobs for sustainability."

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over 5 years ago

Philip received a $544 initial payment.

"It has been 2 years since I got married yet I had not paid dowry for my wife. This has been an issue between me and my wife for last six months so when I received this ttransfer, I was able to buy cows and pay dowry which has made me very happy."

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over 5 years ago

Sam received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money, I felt very happy."

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over 5 years ago

Julius received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money, I felt very very happy."

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over 5 years ago

Elizabeth received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I felt happy and prayed for GD."

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over 5 years ago

Joyce received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed by joy."

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over 5 years ago

Catherine received a $23 eighth payment.

"I expect my life to change in that I will have built a chicken pen and I will have also bought a sheep and some chicken."

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