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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

Grace received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs like World Vision do promise to pay school fees for our children in vain but GD does not fail to deliver in time."

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over 8 years ago

Nelly received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to pay university fees and invest in my chips business."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $493 second payment.

"My life has improved because I no longer do odd jobs to feed my family because I have already stocked food that will take us for some time."

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my house, farm tomatoes and buy a generator for watering my farm."

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over 8 years ago

Silper received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a 4 roomed house."

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over 8 years ago

Tom received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment. "

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over 8 years ago

Justina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a kitchen, pay secondary school fees and shop for my visually impaired mother."

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over 8 years ago

Agnes received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash while other NGOs gives goods."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $493 second payment.

"I now have a plastered house which is free from dust."

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over 8 years ago

Mornica received a $493 second payment.

"I now live in a big house and has a pit latrine I did not have before receiving transfers."

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