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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

Robbinson enrolled.

"The biggest hardship has been meeting our daily needs because we don't have any formal job."

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over 8 years ago

Joseph enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of money to pay school fees for my children. "

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over 8 years ago

Agnes enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of enough food for my big family, which is mainly because of the poor corn harvest in the last season. "

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over 8 years ago

Beldine enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is making the partial payment for my piece of land with the money I saved from my business of selling second hand clothes. "

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over 8 years ago

Francisca enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my hair salon business as a source of livelihood to support myself and my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Carroline enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house. "

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over 8 years ago

Francis enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house and paying school fees for my children. "

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over 8 years ago

Jacob received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other parties to the recipients."

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to buy a bull and a hand-drawn plough to help us plough the farms and also plaster the house."

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over 8 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy seats and a cow."

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