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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

Vicoty received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to construct a new house as the current one is very small."

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over 8 years ago

Morine received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs are taking too long to facilitate their support while GD is very fast in facilitating the transfers."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $493 second payment.

"My children can now study up to very late hours without the worries of running out paraffin because I have a solar lamp."

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over 8 years ago

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to repair our old house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Jacob received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay college fees for my daughter who is due to join college."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete payment for a land parcel i purchased earlier, buy chairs and boost my business with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Josephine received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay secondary school fees, rear chicken - local layers and plant onions and tomatoes to diversify my income."

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $493 second payment.

"Other Ngos harass us when they want us to refund them back their donations while GD gives us donations free of charge and treat us fairly at the same time."

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over 8 years ago

Janet received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to cement my entire house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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over 8 years ago

Suslia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay college fees for my two sons."

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