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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

Judith enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is having to live with HIV&AIDS."

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almost 9 years ago

Dinah enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is marital conflict. My spouse has never valued me because I lack a good job."

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almost 9 years ago

Mboya enrolled.

"I am proudest that I earned my fourth year certificate."

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almost 9 years ago

Elida enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I have livestock."

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almost 9 years ago

Monica received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to plough with the money."

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almost 9 years ago

Perez received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house and plaster it.I also want to buy chairs,bed and a mattress."

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almost 9 years ago

Bahati enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face now is lack of a sustainable income source. I have school to pay and a family to sustain."

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almost 9 years ago

Beatrice enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is lack of a sustainable income source. Apart from farming i mostly depend on casual jobs."

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almost 9 years ago

Pauline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face now is sickness. We live positively, that means we are always on drugs."

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almost 9 years ago

Monica enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face now as a family is lack of a sustainable income source. We depend on casual jobs which are very unreliable."

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