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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.

over 8 years ago

Macklyne received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to construct a more spacious grocery shop because the one am currently working in is small."

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over 8 years ago

Julliet received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Jared received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and invest in mandazi business."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a piece of land and build a house with my upcoming lump-sum payment. "

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over 8 years ago

Dinah enrolled.

"I am proud because I have a parmanent house which I work hard and built through my savings."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I am independent, I work hard all alone to keep my family."

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over 8 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack food because the previous harvest was poor, and we don't have any paid work at the moment. "

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over 8 years ago

Felix enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of my own house. We live in a very small house but would wish to live in a better one. "

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over 8 years ago

George enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own with the proceeds from rice farming. "

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over 8 years ago

Siprosa enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of food, because I have grown old and weak to do some of the work in the farms. "

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