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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.

almost 9 years ago

Johnson received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

Shelemiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to practice dairy farming."

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almost 9 years ago

Harrison received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy livestock."

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almost 9 years ago

Edwin received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to create my on electricity through wind, thereafter i'll be able to supply my community at a better cost."

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almost 9 years ago

Joyce received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

Martin received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build the house."

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almost 9 years ago

"The biggest hardship is lack of land for farming since we are squeezed in one area."

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almost 9 years ago

Helida enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is having been able to build my current house which is iron roof and bigger. Before this, I used to live in a thatched house which would always fall when it rains."

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almost 9 years ago

James enrolled.

"The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to pay dowry for my wife and building my current house.This has been made possible through hardwork in my farm."

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almost 9 years ago

Barnabas enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life currently is on my leaking roof which makes it a night mare during rainy seasons and the fact that I have my family in this same house is even worse since we have to change locations at night just to get a dry place."

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