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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.

over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $496 second payment.

"GD sends transfers directly to recipients and they can independently decide what to spend it on, while other NGOs sometimes come with specific items which do not reach everyone."

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over 8 years ago

Esther received a $99 initial payment.

"First my surrounding is pathetic and therefore I am planning to build a semi-permanent house and buy a cow with my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Benter received a $496 second payment.

"GD gives out enough money that one can use to change his or her life while other NGOs does not give enough support."

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over 8 years ago

Pauline received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a house."

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over 8 years ago

Ezra received a $496 second payment.

"l have never had of any NGOs, GD is the first NGOs l have hard."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have moved from a smaller house to a bigger and comfortable house. I have also reduced the burden of paying school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $496 second payment.

"GD gives transfer which helps to respond to different aspects of poverty unlike other NGOs who only concentrate on specific needs of the community."

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over 8 years ago

Jenipher received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I am now living in a good house, I have paid school fees and bought uniforms for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Erick received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $496 second payment.

"They all work towards helping the poor in the community and ease their suffering."

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