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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

Debora enrolled.

"I would say my biggest hardship has been to raise school fees single handedly."

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almost 9 years ago

Tom received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to plan to plaster my house , l also plan to build a house."

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almost 9 years ago

Quinter enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being married to a responsible husband and also being a mother of three children."

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almost 9 years ago

Loice enrolled.

"I would say my biggest hardship has been to raise enough school fees since I'm jobless and I also have a big number of children to take care of."

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almost 9 years ago

"My proudest achievements are that we have struggled to educate my children and built our own house."

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almost 9 years ago

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

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almost 9 years ago

Agnes enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is my daughter's health condition."

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almost 9 years ago

Albert enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough capital to do better business to generate more income to sustain my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Hulder enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I am suffering from a chest infection. This cannot allow me to go to the farm and therefore I have to depend on well wishers for food."

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almost 9 years ago

Priskila enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to grow groundnuts. This has enabled me get food and sustain my family."

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