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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

Willington received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enroll in a welding course and buy welding tools with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $493 second payment.

"Being a widow with kids I had financial constraints but now I have a source of income from the business I started up."

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over 8 years ago

Lydia received a $493 second payment.

"I am happy that dowry has been paid to my parents and I am living in a bigger and comfortable house than before."

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over 8 years ago

Hesbon received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber, and nails, and build an iron roofed house."

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build and plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment. "

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over 8 years ago

Pesila received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives grant while other NGOs gives loans."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"I have a water tank for storing water and a cow am keeping for milk and will soon give birth to a calf."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planing to build a new house, plaster it and buy more sheep with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Sarah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build 2-3 rental houses with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Rosemary received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to replace my roof and plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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