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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

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the current one is too old. I'm also planning to cement the floor of the house I'll build."

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over 8 years ago

Julie received a $496 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that: I currently have a proper access to food than before, my son is studying uninterrupted, and most importantly I'm in the process of building a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to furnish my house with the remaining portion."

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over 8 years ago

Solomon received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Wuinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy some two oxen for farming activities. I'm also planning to build a larger house because my current house is too small."

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over 8 years ago

Sarah received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to enlarge my house because the current one is small. I'm also planning to cement both walls and floor of my house."

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over 8 years ago

Betha received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give just a little money."

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over 8 years ago

Odhiambo received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly other NGOs"

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over 8 years ago

Hairine enrolled.

"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to buy a cow and a bed using cash that I got from our village saving and lending scheme called SILK as in the past I did not have a cow and I slept on the floor. "

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