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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

Grace enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I have been able to construct a fish pond on my land where we can get fish for food."

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almost 9 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to cement the floor of my house using cash that I got from selling fish."

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almost 9 years ago

Mercy enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that currently fish stock has gone down in the lake and it has made it difficult for us to get money as we depend highly on the fish."

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almost 9 years ago

Rebeca enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I have been able to establish a woodlot in my compound and when it grows I know I will get timber that I can sell to get money."

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almost 9 years ago

Seline enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have been selling fish which has enabled me to buy a few stuff in my house"

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almost 9 years ago

Silvanus enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that my family has a roof over there head"

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almost 9 years ago

Siprina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship was when my house got burnt and I lost my husband,I had no one to support me"

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almost 9 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I have to look for sisal for long hours and make ropes to feed my family"

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almost 9 years ago

"My biggest hardship is that we have no proper income to support my children"

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almost 9 years ago

Janes enrolled.

"My proudest achievement has been knowing God"

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