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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Magret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magret received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear secondary school fees for my daughter and expand my main house with the remaining part of my lumpsum payment."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $495 second payment.
"GD gives support directly while other NGOs are using agents."
Pelesia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pelesia received a $495 second payment.
"Other NGOs sometimes do not give or send the amount they had stated earlier but GD sends the transfers direct to those enrolled in their program and it is the exact amount stated."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fee and expand my house."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building a house for my children and clear school fees."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the walls of my house because at the moment its earth. I also have a plan of fixing a metallic door. A part from that, I hold a plan of buying some chairs."
Jacinta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacinta received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy 2 cows and build kitchen."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on buying a motor bike to act as a source of daily income."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house and clear school fees."
Johana's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Johana received a $495 second payment.
"my life has change because l will be farming easily."