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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

George received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning on spending it on buying iron sheets to build my own house."

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over 8 years ago

Philemon received a $496 second payment.

"There is big difference in my life because l do not hire electricity any more for my business."

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over 8 years ago

Ibrahim received a $496 second payment.

"My house has cemented floors, my compound is also fenced. I have managed to pay school fees"

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over 8 years ago

Diana received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because its earth. I'm also planning to pay my daughter in high school fee."

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth received a $496 second payment.

"All other NGOs like Mango and World Vision should just join GD to help people directly"

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $496 second payment.

"Other NGOs come with fixed items that they only give to a section of the community, while GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they can independently decide what to spend it on."

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over 8 years ago

Kenneth received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a motorbike for transport business. This will see me have a reliable source of income adequate to sustain my family."

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over 8 years ago

Sara received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy cement , sand and pay for labour to cement the floor of my house. I also plan to pay school fees fi\or my children."

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over 8 years ago

Lucy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to repair my house and buy two cows."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too small."

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