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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 8 years ago

Judith enrolled.

"The achievement we're proudest of is having been able build our current house,through table banking with other women in my village I was able to save money and bought building materials."

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over 8 years ago

Claudias enrolled.

"The achievement we're proudest of is having been able to educate our first born child upto secondary school,he's currently in form two and doing very well."

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over 8 years ago

"The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to work hard in our farms and through which I was able to educate my children upto secondary level of education. "

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over 8 years ago

Joyce enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I have continued to support my children through their education, even in the face of financial challenges. "

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over 8 years ago

Consolata enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is saving some money and buying household items, so that my house looks nice. "

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over 8 years ago

David enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the burden of paying school fees for our children in time. "

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over 8 years ago

Mourine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money and food, because I don't have a steady job, and sometimes I fail to find work. "

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over 8 years ago

Stephen enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building the house where I live with my wife and children. "

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over 8 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is my small garden where I grow most of the food that my family uses on a daily basis. "

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over 8 years ago

Ericka enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that through my business l have struggled to pay school fees for my children. "

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