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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

Raphael received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a water tank."

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over 8 years ago

Elsa received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Mauline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet and timber, and build an iron roofed house, because my house is leaking so much."

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over 8 years ago

Samuel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on buying farming bulls, extend my house, plaster my house clear school fees, start up a small business"

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over 8 years ago

Jactone received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my children in school because I paid school fees."

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over 8 years ago

William received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house as it cannot comfortably contain my family and our belongings."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house."

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over 8 years ago

Silphanus received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to repair my house, build a poultry house and buy household goods."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I will renovate my main house using some part of my upcoming lumpsum payment and educate my children using the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to go clear school fees for my child to get certificates ."

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