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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Sada's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sada received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lumpsum payment"
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to replace the walls of my house with new earth because the current walls is in bad shape. I have a plan of building a kitchen where I can prepare my meals and even my children get a place to sleep. I'm also planning to buy a water tank which will help me store rain water."
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward received a $496 second payment.
"GD has given us direct help which other NGOs do not do. One of my child is disabled and other NGOs have been just promising help which is in vain but GD has just done it directly."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet and timber and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to sink and construct a pit latrine in my compound."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build my own home with iron roofed house. Currently I'm living at the nearby centre in a rental house."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new spacious house with my upcoming lump-sum payment"
Lavender's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lavender received a $496 second payment.
"GD is very good in that you get your cash directly and that youyplan by yourself unlike to other NGOs who even plan for you what to do"
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"I have managed to plaster my house ( the walls and the floor) and therefore am no longer worried about jigger infestation."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on house construction and school fee payment for my child."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a water tank and to plaster my house."