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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James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs come with fixed items that are only given to a few people in the community, while GD has transformed the villages by sending transfers to majority of the poor in the community."
Lencer's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lencer received a $496 second payment.
"Am now living in a cemented house that doesn't leak and am also having new and presentable furniture."
Shem's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Shem received a $496 second payment.
"GD has helped me pay dowry for my wife which i did not have the ability ti pay on my own now i am officially married according to tradition. Thank you GD."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that my children are now completely in school."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $496 second payment.
"Some many NGOs are using other people to give their help and you will realize support will not reach the community as it was said while GD goes direct to the community and deliver their support."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have furniture, keeping a cow and have food to eat."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $496 second payment.
"The heifer will give me milk when it matures and together with the goats will give me manure to use in my farms. I did not have these animals before until I received the transfers from GD."
Mathew's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mathew received a $496 second payment.
"Some NGOs are taking too long to give out their support while GD is so much prompt."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i have now earned respect in the community because now my dowry."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $496 second payment.
"My house use to be very small and some of my belongings used to be left outside even at night , but now that I have enlarged my house am quite relieved that my belongings are safe and I have enough room for my family."