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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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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.

over 5 years ago

Naphutali received a $466 initial payment.

"I felt so happy and relaxed when I received the money. I jubilated with my spouse that day."

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over 5 years ago

Perepetua received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have a peace of mind because I got the money that has enabled me start up the construction of an iron roofed house."

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over 5 years ago

Grace received a $466 initial payment.

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

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over 5 years ago

Martin received a $544 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have a house which has been my major worry since last year. The one I had could not accommodate me well with my family. My children have always had to go to my neighbours house to spend there which is not the case now."

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over 5 years ago

Janet received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I have my own house hold items which I could not afford before I received the cash transfer from GD."

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over 5 years ago

Deogratius received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money I felt very happy and relieved."

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over 5 years ago

Maurine received a $544 initial payment.

"I felt very good because I have always struggled with my children to make ends meet."

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over 5 years ago

Christine received a $466 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, My life has changed I'm now happy that I have got things I never thought I would get on my own like Iron sheets for my house."

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over 5 years ago

Angella received a $466 initial payment.

"The moment I received my money, I became very happy."

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over 5 years ago

Erka received a $544 initial payment.

"I felt very happy because it was a dream come true."

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