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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

"My biggest hardship in life lack of employment. "

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over 8 years ago

Grace enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to pay school fees for my daughter who is in forth form."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built our own house though grass thatched. "

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over 8 years ago

Michael enrolled.

"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to sustain my family. "

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over 8 years ago

Anna received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor then buy either a cow or two, depending on the much that will be remaining."

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over 8 years ago

Alfred received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Caren received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed rental houses of four doors with cemented floors."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to furnish my current house by cementing its walls then pay my high school daughter's school fee."

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over 8 years ago

Benta received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to complete payment of school fees for my child and also repair and plaster my house. "

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over 8 years ago

Rusanile received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to construct a kitchen/store and also repair and plaster the house. We can also use some for medical expenses. "

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