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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

Miriam enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I am a hard working woman. I have dedicated my time and energy to ensure my family gets basic needs through farming and engaging in casual jobs."

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almost 9 years ago

Susan enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have a child who is sickle cell and she needs treatment all the time and the money is not there."

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almost 9 years ago

"I can't see any,since my life has been full of problems."

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almost 9 years ago

Emily enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is making money,since we have to buy everything and if you don't have a proper income you are in trouble."

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almost 9 years ago

"The proudest achievement was that I used to sell potatoes,the money I got from selling potatoes is used it to send my child to school."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and done farming which has really helped us to improve food security."

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almost 9 years ago

Charles enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and bought a posh mail which is helping us to generate income."

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almost 9 years ago

Jacklyne enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Gerefas enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that through my farming I have tried to educate my children."

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