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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Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees and build a new house."
Margaret's family
access_time 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."
Kennedy's family
access_time 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. "
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest is having children. I am so family oriented. I love my wife and kids."
Joanes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joanes received a $497 second payment.
"GD gives money directly while other NGOs does not"
Grace's family
access_time 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."
Nora's family
access_time 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."
Benter's family
access_time 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."
Jael's family
access_time 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."
Janet's family
access_time 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."