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
Dorina
received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that l have a nice house."
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over 8 years ago
Alfayo
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on fencing my compound and starting a tree nursery.If there is a balance I will buy additional fishing nets"
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over 8 years ago
Linet
received a $496 second payment.
"GD is better than other Ngos in our community. They stick to their program and acts more promptly than Aphia Nyanza in giving out donations."
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over 8 years ago
Everline
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."
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over 8 years ago
Martha
received a $99 initial payment.
"My roof is leaking, I therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails and build an iron roofed house."
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over 8 years ago
Johnson
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to add the money together and buy a motor bike for transport business, because the one am using is in poor condition."
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over 8 years ago
Salome
received a $99 initial payment.
"I have children in both secondary school and college, I therefore plan to pay their fees. I also plan to buy oxen for ploughing my piece of land."
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over 8 years ago
Irine
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house to finish it. I also hope to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my pieces of land."
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over 8 years ago
Aphlona
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my children, and buy and fix iron windows."
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over 8 years ago
Pamela
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on building a kitchen, and buying a calf and small livestock if there will be a balance."
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