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
Pamela
received a $496 second payment.
"Some NGOs does not prioritize peoples needs while GD gives money to the community to prioritize there needs."
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over 8 years ago
Dorothy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and organize for payment of my dowry."
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over 8 years ago
Benard
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in poultry farming. This will ensure enough cash flow in my home."
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over 8 years ago
Margaret
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build house"
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over 8 years ago
Consilata
received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference to me is that I have been able to have my child enrolled in college after staying at home with him for a long time. I am now relieved and happy that he is able to go to college."
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over 8 years ago
Kennedy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on changing houses."
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over 8 years ago
Lucy
received a $99 initial payment.
"My main concern is how I can construct my main house and therefore I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment on this."
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over 8 years ago
Ruth
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a parcel of land where I'll establish my own home. I've been detered from using my father in-law's land after the demise of spouse."
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over 8 years ago
Carolyne
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to take my son to college with that money."
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over 8 years ago
Iska
received a $99 initial payment.
"I planning to build a cemented, iron roofed house."
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