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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Isaiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaiah received a $494 second payment.
"GD is not corrupt and does not tell lies like other NGOs, the money comes direct to the recipient who decides how to use it."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"GD has no corruption and the transfers have transformed the entire village. If you were to come back even those who declined would rush to be part of the project."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $494 second payment.
"My living standard has improved because i can now access food with ease. I also built a kitchen where my children and chicken can spend the night. I also acquired assets and utensils i could not afford."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"GD gives money directly and is nonrefundable."
Naman's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Naman received a $494 second payment.
"I could not have afforded to build a good house, it could have taken me a very long time but now i have a good modern house that is big and safe. My family has access to food and my children are in school. I thank GD."
Herine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Herine received a $494 second payment.
"I used to live in very poor conditions my house was small with old broken seats but now i have very decent upholstered seats, a bed and very comfortable mattress. My children have good clothes and access to food, my life is shinning bright and all the stress is gone. I am planning to move to my own compound after harvesting the maize i planted on that piece of land. I really thank God for GD."
Loice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Loice received a $494 second payment.
"I used to live in a small structure that looks like a house but with support from GD i have a semi-permanent iron roofed house that is spacious and safe for my family. I used to cook outside and my life was full of poverty, now i have good seats, access to food and i am so happy and thankful to GD"
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne enrolled.
"The biggest hardship am facing is, I'm homeless, I sleep in my mother in laws house and my husband sleeps in a neighbor's place It's so shameful for us and most village members gossip us because of that. "
Jeremiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jeremiah enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is I face is my current house is leaking and I need to build another iron sheet house. "
Philemon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philemon enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is finishing college with a certificate in mechanical engineering. "