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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.

over 5 years ago

Irine received a $23 eighth payment.

"In the next six months l except to have saved some money to achieve my dream of building a spacious comfortable house."

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over 5 years ago

Evalyn received a $23 eighth payment.

"In the next six months l will have complete plastering my house."

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over 5 years ago

Morine received a $23 eighth payment.

"In the next six months l expect to continue saving to buy water tank."

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over 5 years ago

Immaculate enrolled.

"Receiving this money means i will build my house and also buy some cattle for rearing."

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over 5 years ago

Elizabeth enrolled.

"Receiving this money means i will buy cattle for ploughing and some basic household needs."

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over 5 years ago

"Receiving this money means i will buy cattle for ploughing and some household basic needs."

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over 5 years ago

Mohamed received a $545 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I cemented my house and it looks good."

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over 5 years ago

Emmily received a $545 initial payment.

"The moment I received the money I felt very happy because people had said it was a lie buy then I knew it wasnt a lie."

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over 5 years ago

"Receiving this money means freedom from hard labor and hunger. I would like to spend the transfer on sugarcane farming. This would improve my income at harvesting hence better living standards "

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over 5 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is limited of agricultural land for my family that has limited crop yields. "

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