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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

Margaret received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs give us items while GD give us cash and sowe are able to decide on what we want to buy. "

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over 8 years ago

Sophy received a $493 second payment.

"GD helps improve the life of the poor by giving direct transfers."

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over 8 years ago

Lencer received a $493 second payment.

"I used to live in a small house but now i have a 3 roomed house that is comfortable and spacious."

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over 8 years ago

Rispa received a $493 second payment.

"The other NGO was not fair in their selection and leftout so many needy children, unlike GD ewhich has included all the needy people."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $493 second payment.

"GD improves the status of the poor."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives money directly to recipients unlike other NGOs."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs that give money give so little that we cannot see the difference or growth in the life of the recipients unlike GD that gives a lot which brings visible change among recipients. "

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $493 second payment.

"GD leaves visible growth in the life of recipients unlike other NGOs where recipients have nothing much to show for their work."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $493 second payment.

"I never thought i would afford a new house as a widow but GD has given me a lifetime opportunity to build a new house I am so thankful and relieved. "

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over 8 years ago

Kesia enrolled.

"The achievement I'm proudest of is having educated my first born child through secondary school, I'm a widow and the journey has not been easy."

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