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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Erick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Erick received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $496 second payment.
"I was living in a very small house which could not fit my belongings. Since the house has been enlarged it can comfortably contain me and my family."
Jecinter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jecinter received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $496 second payment.
"My life has change because l have my driving license now l can get a job and earn a living."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees balance for my children and buy some goats and sheep with my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Wider's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wider received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to cement the walls and floor of my house, buy seats then buy a cow and two goats. I also want to buy a fishing boat for my husband."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $496 second payment.
"GD is very transparent and reliable compared to other NGOs."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to extend my main house then buy 2 oxen with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $496 second payment.
"Many NGOs use authorities to give out their support and the authorities does not give it out fully while GD gives its support direct."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $496 second payment.
"Support from GD comes directly to recipients unlike other NGOs it passes through many hands and never gets to the recipients."