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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Magret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magret received a $99 initial payment.
"I will plaster the walls and floor of my main house with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $494 second payment.
"GD lifts the poor. The whole village has felt GD's impact unlike other NGO."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it ob building a pit latrine ."
James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James received a $99 initial payment.
"l want renovate my house because it is in a bad condition."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own house."
Helida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Helida received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to plaster my house and to clear school fees for my children"
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning that when I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will plaster my main house with sand and cement and dig and build a latrine."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning build my house since l am staying at the market center."
Ivone's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ivone received a $494 second payment.
"My family and I are very healthy and happy because we now have decent house and eating good foods."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $494 second payment.
"I have great peace because I now have a good house."