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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

Maurice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to contruct a borehole with the upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline 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

Andrew received a $493 second payment.

"Initially, I lived in a leaking grass-thatched house that could make our lives miserable especially during rainy seasons, however, we are now living a healthier life since we live in a warmer house where we no longer catch cold the biggest difference in our daily lives."

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over 8 years ago

Jacob received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to enlarge my house and also pay bride price."

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over 8 years ago

Denish received a $493 second payment.

"l now have clean water for my consumption and l am also selling it to the community for my earning. "

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over 8 years ago

Diana received a $99 initial payment.

"I planning to connect electricity to my house, cement my house and pay school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Evaline received a $493 second payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Tobias received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete payment of school fees for my child and also pay bride price."

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over 8 years ago

Molly received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to construct a kitchen for my daughters to sleep in, and replace old iron sheet on my roof with new ones."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to have a new home by constructing a new house."

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