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.
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over 8 years ago
Margaret
received a $497 second payment.
"I'm currently in a position to obtain food unlike before. Cementing the house will make it look nice and decent too. "
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over 8 years ago
Caroline
received a $497 second payment.
"GD is incomparable to the other organizations since it gives a huge amount of money which translates into a greater impact, while the other organizations offer shoes and blankets, which are of less value, to our children."
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over 8 years ago
Flora
received a $99 initial payment.
"My upcoming lumpsum payment will facilitate me in replacing my old roof with a new one and cement the floor of my main house."
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over 8 years ago
John
received a $497 second payment.
"My life has really change because my own cows and l will never use my hands again to cultivate."
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over 8 years ago
Alice
received a $497 second payment.
"GD is helping directly and gives us a chance to prioritise our needs compared to other NGOs who do not help directly."
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over 8 years ago
Collins
received a $99 initial payment.
"When I get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will cement the floor of my main house and buy some chairs."
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over 8 years ago
Hellen
received a $497 second payment.
"GD gives money directly while other NGOs are using authorities who are very corrupt."
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over 8 years ago
Edward
received a $497 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have build a nice big house and my family is so happy."
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over 8 years ago
Sabina
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house and maintain my business."
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over 8 years ago
Phoebe
received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build a roofed house with cemented floor then use the rest to take dowry to my daughter -in-law's parents whose son had died."
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