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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

Raulex enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is very low and getting school fees for my children is a huge task as at times they are sent home for fees while other students are learning. "

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over 5 years ago

Simon enrolled.

"This transfers will enable me educate my children . The money i will spend on paying school fees for my children at Bukedea comprehsive academy and Amus college."

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over 5 years ago

Betty received a $476 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life, is that am sent free and now have land farm."

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over 5 years ago

Beatrice received a $476 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm now stress free compared to before when there was no money."

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over 5 years ago

John received a $476 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that ,since i bought bicycle transport is now easy and we dress now well."

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over 5 years ago

Calvin received a $476 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that am able to change diet compared to before when I used to have one type of diet."

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over 5 years ago

Grace received a $476 initial payment.

"The moment I recieved the money,I became happy and felt well."

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over 5 years ago

Stella received a $476 initial payment.

"The moment I recieved the trsndfer,I was very happy and I ululated."

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over 5 years ago

Rose received a $476 initial payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l'm now having utensils which I did not have before."

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over 5 years ago

Linda enrolled.

"Receiving this money means a lot to me because I plan to pay my dowry, plaster my house and pay school fees for my children."

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