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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.

over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer on paying school fee because I have two children in both college and secondary school."

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over 8 years ago

George enrolled.

"The achievement I am most proud of is being able to take myself through school by doing odd jobs"

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over 8 years ago

Roseline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is not being able to put my children through collage due to lack of finanaces"

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over 8 years ago

Frederick enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is being able to take care of my children despite the fact that their mother passed on"

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over 8 years ago

Belcah enrolled.

"The achievement I am most proud of is my family. They push me to work extra hard despite my husband not being there"

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over 8 years ago

"My proudest achievement is my business of selling second hand shoes wich gets me a small income to provide for my family"

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over 8 years ago

Elley received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay school fees for my children in secondary and to renovate my house."

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over 8 years ago

"The achievement I am proud of is my business which helps to cater for my children needs despite the little income it brings"

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over 8 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to complete my education due to early marriage"

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over 8 years ago

Fidel enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced is the death of my mother. It left me very sad"

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