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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Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build a new roofed house and then pay school fee for four children."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on paying my wife's dowry, build toilet and extend my house."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $496 second payment.
"GD does not go through any authorities to give out there support while other NGOs go through authorities and you will realize that most support of the support does not reach the community."
Christine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Christine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to change houses and repair my chairs."
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $496 second payment.
"While GD ensures that they send what they stated to the recipients , other NGOs sometimes gives much less help than what they had stated earlier due to corrupt intermediaries."
Tom's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tom received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on spending it on building materials."
Alpheaus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alpheaus received a $496 second payment.
"My house is now very secured because l did not have better door but now l have a steel door."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I want to buy three cows and a plow."
Daniel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daniel received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have cemented my floor and replaced my weak windows and doors. We now live in a comfortable and safer house."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I have started poultry farming and therefore I will add my stock with this upcoming lumpsum payment."