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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Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren received a $496 second payment.
"GD is way better than other NGOs which give materials like shoes that do not address immediate needs."
Mourice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mourice received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a kitchen and bulls for ox-ploughing. I can easily get income for daily needs."
Anne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anne received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i am no longer in a leaking house."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $496 second payment.
"I have a great difference in my life since GD has revived a lot of hopes in me. I never knew that I could have a plan that I could follow against a timeline to accomplish my goals but buy now I am implementing my main house project that gives me daily intrinsic fulfillment."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $496 second payment.
"Since l started my business, life has really change because l now have my daily in come."
Musa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Musa received a $99 initial payment.
"I will save my upcoming lumpsum payment to combine it with the last/ second upcoming lumpsum payment in order to purchase a new motorcycle."
Evaline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evaline received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends the money direct unlike others who send money via different people and end up taking part of it."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives direct support compared to other NGOs who sends donations indirectly."
Boaz's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Boaz received a $496 second payment.
"l always use my hand to cultivate but now my life has change l will no longer use my hand again because have my cows for farming"
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends transfers which one can use for many needs unlike other NGOs who focus on specific problems like school fees which do not benefit everyone in the community."