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
Esther
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees and build a new house."
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over 8 years ago
Margaret
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my income is very low and paying school fees for my grandchild is a problem and at times he stays at home for over a month without attending school."
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over 8 years ago
Kennedy
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of a sustainable income source to provide for and take care of the kids. "
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over 8 years ago
Peter
enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest is having children. I am so family oriented. I love my wife and kids."
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over 8 years ago
Joanes
received a $497 second payment.
"GD gives money directly while other NGOs does not"
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over 8 years ago
Grace
received a $497 second payment.
"My house is under repair and it is now strong and looking much better than it was previously. I am now assured of the security of my family and property."
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over 8 years ago
Nora
received a $497 second payment.
"The first a mount you gave me helped me so much because l use it to pay school fees."
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over 8 years ago
Benter
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my house and pay my daughter's fees."
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over 8 years ago
Jael
received a $497 second payment.
"l am very with GD, if were not GD all my children could have fail to go back to school because of school fees."
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over 8 years ago
Janet
received a $497 second payment.
"GD sends these transfers direct to the recipient who then independently plans how to use, while other NGOs have projects that are implemented through middle persons who are sometimes involved in corruption and don't deliver the full help."
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