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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

Jenifa received a $99 initial payment.

"I will connect my house to electricity with 45000 KES of my upcoming lumpsum transfer and pay school fees for my child with the remaining 5000 KES."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"I will extend my main house from 14-30 iron sheets with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment when I receive it."

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over 8 years ago

Azenath received a $99 initial payment.

"I will extend my main house from 3 to 4 rooms and pay school fees for my children with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to pay bride price."

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over 8 years ago

Paul received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay another part of the college fees and also buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Domnic received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to finish building my kiosk, cement the floor of my current house then start a business with the rest of the cash."

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over 8 years ago

Calvin received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning that when I get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will buy some bags of cement and plaster the walls of my main house and pay a dowry with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Daniel received a $493 second payment.

"I have moved a step a head because I did not even have a house but now I have a descent house."

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over 8 years ago

Nancy received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs does not prioritize people's needs while GD does by giving people money to prioritize their needs."

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over 8 years ago

Moses received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented floor."

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