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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

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to take my son to college with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my kisk business with more goods and build a kitchen where my children can sleep."

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over 8 years ago

Humphrey received a $494 second payment.

"GD gives the cash directly to the recipients but other organizations give their helps through others who take part of our shares."

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over 8 years ago

David received a $99 initial payment.

"l have small house so l am planning build a very spacious house."

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over 8 years ago

Fredrick received a $494 second payment.

"GD has supported me to acquire assets that i did not have like a cow, a boat and now life has become easier thanks to GD."

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over 8 years ago

Amos received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a spacious house"

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $494 second payment.

"I feel more human now that i have a decent house that is more comfortable and presentable. I thank GD for the support."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to finish renovating my house."

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over 8 years ago

Valentina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy more iron sheets, poles, timber and spend the rest on school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.

"l am staying in a very small leaking thatched house so l am planning to build l ironroofed house"

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