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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Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I have been living in a poor and small house and therefore I will expand it with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs like silk gives loan but GD does not give loan."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to organize for my dowry payment and to build a new house."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I want to build a new roofed house because am currently staying in a rental house."
Justina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Justina received a $99 initial payment.
"I will educate my grandson, buy an oxen and renovate my main house with my upcoming token payment."
Solomon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Solomon received a $496 second payment.
"l am eating well without any problem because of GD."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $496 second payment.
"GD does not only focus on farmers."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house of 30 iron sheets using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Perez's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Perez received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs are not as much helpful and reliable as GD."
Sophia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sophia received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have build a big house and feel comfortable."