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.
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Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to builds a new house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Mebo's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mebo received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients but other organizations have have so many channels they use to pass their help help all the help just end up in the hands of the rich."
Clementina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Clementina received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to renovate my house and to clear my grandson's collage fees."
Vera's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Vera received a $494 second payment.
"I didn't have a house and used to stay in rental house in the center but thanks to GD I managed to build my own house."
Esabela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esabela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own house and take my son to school."
Binaisha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Binaisha received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Maculate's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maculate received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house and buy furniture with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build house because l am staying at the market center."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $494 second payment.
"Other NGOs gives loans while GD gives non refunded money."