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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.

Jacinta received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy building materials to build a new house."

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Bernard received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay my son in secondary school fee. I'm also planning to invest the rest in agrobusiness."

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Evance received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum on purchase of 2 cows and additional house construction materials."

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Salmon received a $99 initial payment.

"We plant to buy cattle and pay my dowry, and cement the walls of my house."

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Hezron received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because my current house is small. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in fish business."

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John received a $496 second payment.

"I can say that GD helps people directly without corruption which other NGOS like World Vision who are out to help people but are full of corruption which make such services not reach the poor"

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Caren received a $496 second payment.

"Other NGOs are using authority to give their support while GD is independent they give help community directly."

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Serfina received a $496 second payment.

"I have been able to plaster my house and therefore the walls are stronger and protected from harsh weather. The floor is also plastered and am no longer in fear of jigger infestation. I am very grateful to GD for sending the transfers to me."

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Nelson received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy solar water pump."

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Meresa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house ."

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