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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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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'm planning to enlarged my house."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $496 second payment.

"l can now cultivate my farm without any problem because l have my cows."

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over 8 years ago

Milka received a $496 second payment.

"GD has reached to me directly as compared to other NGOs who keep on lying to the public and no direct benefit given to the poor"

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"My main house is pathetic and therefore I am planning to plaster it with cement and sand using my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Evance received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum on purchase of 2 cows and additional house construction materials."

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over 8 years ago

Salmon received a $99 initial payment.

"We plant to buy cattle and pay my dowry, and cement the walls of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Hezron received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because my current house is small. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in fish business."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $496 second payment.

"I now own a phone. I also leaving in a good house. I have also paid school fees"

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over 8 years ago

Serfina received a $496 second payment.

"I have been able to plaster my house and therefore the walls are stronger and protected from harsh weather. The floor is also plastered and am no longer in fear of jigger infestation. I am very grateful to GD for sending the transfers to me."

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over 8 years ago

Meresa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to plaster my house ."

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