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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.

almost 9 years ago

Isaiah received a $98 initial payment.

"II'm planning to invest the transfer in second hand clothes business."

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almost 9 years ago

Everline received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house. Currently I have iron roofed house but its too small. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining amount."

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almost 9 years ago

Eunice received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house. My current house is too old and ever worried when raining because it can go down any time. I'm also planning to invest the rest in second hand clothes."

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almost 9 years ago

Irene received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to invest the money in clothes business."

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almost 9 years ago

Benter received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to pay fees to my two children in high school. I'm also planning to build a kitchen and a pit latrine with the remaining amount."

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

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

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almost 9 years ago

Benta received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build some houses for rental with the transfer."

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almost 9 years ago

Sophie received a $98 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy a motorbike for transport business."

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almost 9 years ago

Pacifica enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a stable source of income."

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almost 9 years ago

David enrolled.

"Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build our own house. We managed to do this from the savings that we made from our income."

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