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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

"Receiving this money to me is an opportunity for me to complete my house that is at the ring beam level ."

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almost 6 years ago

Simon enrolled.

"Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen to help me in ploughing."

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almost 6 years ago

"Receiving this money means that, i will be able to construct an iron roofed house for shelter in my compound."

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almost 6 years ago

Joseph enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that , i will construct a house for my family."

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almost 6 years ago

Harriet enrolled.

"Receiving this money means that i will straight away pay fees for my children."

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almost 6 years ago

Frances enrolled.

"My biggest hardship is lack of money to cater for my household needs such as buying food and medical care."

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almost 6 years ago

Francis enrolled.

"The biggest hardship i am faced with is sickness. I don't have money for treating my kidneys."

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almost 6 years ago

Rose received a $449 second payment.

"My life is now different in that, I have been able to treat myself when I was terribly ill, buy a plot of land and a heifer for myself. In the past, I'm very sure I wouldn't have been able to achieve all these things because of poverty."

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almost 6 years ago

Nangobi received a $449 second payment.

"I used not to give my child upkeep as they go to school but now am able to provide and they always happy with me since GD came in to help."

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almost 6 years ago

Jackline received a $22 eighth payment.

"I expect to have bought a cow, and a water sprinkler for my vegetables and plants."

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