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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

Gideon enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack food to satisfy all the children that I have. "

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over 8 years ago

Richard enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I have built the house I am in and am feeding my family."

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over 8 years ago

Gabriel enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own home and supporting my family even in the face of difficulty. "

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over 8 years ago

Maurine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship was loosing my first child,it really caused me a lot of pain and sleepless nights"

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over 8 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is enrolling our children in high school, and supporting them through their education up to the level they have reached. "

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over 8 years ago

Regina enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is that I lost my child when I was still in school and it was hard."

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over 8 years ago

Joice received a $493 second payment.

"l was staying a very small house but now l am in a spacious house that accommodates me with my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Rebeka received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I get daily income from my welding business."

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over 8 years ago

Roseline received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family."

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over 8 years ago

Josiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair and cement my house with upcoming lumpsum transfer."

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