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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Irine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irine received a $99 initial payment.
"We will pay dowry to my parents then move to a new home using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Evarline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evarline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because the current one I have is small in size. I have a plan of buying some new chairs. I'm also planning to settle my dowry."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends cash transfers to the poor in the community that helps them to meet their various needs while other NGOs sometimes just give drugs for treatment or just offer medical services."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $99 initial payment.
"I am going to extend my main house and clear school fees balance for my children using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house and plaster it with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Salina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salina received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends direct cash transfers to those they have enrolled in their program and therefore someone is able to independently decide how to spend it based on their immediate needs, while other NGOs use intermediaries who are involved in bribery cases before they enroll someone."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $496 second payment.
"I now have my own sheep, I am now engaged into mining activities where I can get my daily living"
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay dowry to our parents and buy a sofa set using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $496 second payment.
"l my children were doing their homework while sitting on the floor but now they can write comfortably using the furniture."