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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

Rael received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and open a shop."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"I am happy and at peace because I managed to build the type of a house that I didn't know I would own in my life."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house and replace the roof of my kitchen."

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over 8 years ago

Joyce received a $476 third payment.

"I bought two cows for 33500 KES, a goat 3000 KES, maize 5800 KES and spent the rest on food."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $493 second payment.

"I have an improved sanitation in courtesy of GD; I have now built my own latrine and therefore I never seek for both long and short calls in the nearby bush. And therefore since then we have never had any cholera incidence, the biggest difference in my daily life."

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over 8 years ago

Nelly received a $476 third payment.

"I have a new goal of moving to my home and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build my firstborn son a house and organize for my dowry payment."

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over 8 years ago

Mercy received a $493 second payment.

"l was sitting on jerrycan but now l have furniture to sit on."

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over 8 years ago

Moses received a $476 third payment.

"I have a goal of starting a hardware shop."

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over 8 years ago

Salina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my house and buy food for my household. I am thankful."

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