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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Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $496 second payment.
"GD has taken away shame from my life because i used to have locally made seats but now i have way better, comfortable and good looking seats. My business is also flourishing, i am assured of a daily income. Thank you GD for changing my life."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $99 initial payment.
"I want to buy sofa set then buy a cow for my husband to my parents as dowry."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to recipients and they can independently decide what to spend it on, while other NGOs sometimes come with specific items which do not reach everyone."
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $99 initial payment.
"First my surrounding is pathetic and therefore I am planning to build a semi-permanent house and buy a cow with my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is my house is so much secured now because the steel door l bought and windows."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house."
Ezra's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ezra received a $496 second payment.
"l have never had of any NGOs, GD is the first NGOs l have hard."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have moved from a smaller house to a bigger and comfortable house. I have also reduced the burden of paying school fees."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives transfer which helps to respond to different aspects of poverty unlike other NGOs who only concentrate on specific needs of the community."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am now living in a good house, I have paid school fees and bought uniforms for my children."