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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Vickline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Vickline received a $494 second payment.
"GD gives us money directly without any conditions."
Eliver's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eliver received a $494 second payment.
"GD gives money directly be used as recipient desires unlike an NGO that claimed to have enrolled my child in a sponsorship program since she was 7years and now she is 11years i have not seen any assistance but they keep asking for her photos and report cards and if i ask they claim they are still waiting for donor funds."
Daniel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daniel received a $494 second payment.
"It would have taken me a very long time to pay dowry for wife but i thank God GD helped me. I also plastered my house now i do not have to deal with dust and its related illnesses."
Godfrey's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Godfrey received a $494 second payment.
"GD gives money directly to the recipients unlike other NGOs that go through many people."
Japheth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Japheth received a $494 second payment.
"GD gives us the money directly and spares us the time to make endless follow ups like other NGOs that go through the government officials"
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $494 second payment.
"I used to cook outside and at times i could be rained on but now i have a kitchen that can also be used for other purposes, i also have household utensils that i never had and food is no longer a big problem like before. I am so happy and thankful to GD."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $494 second payment.
"GD came into my life at a time when life was difficult, my child was meant to join high school and i had no money but the transfer helped me enroll and pay her school fees. I had no job but i managed to start sewing and now i can earn a daily income and even save. Supply of food is now consistent in my household. GD has also supported me towards my plans to acquire a piece of land, i am so thankful."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my business of selling porridge in the market. "
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is seeing my daughter drop out of college due to lack of college fees."
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is completing high school."