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
Masilus
received a $99 initial payment.
"I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment to boost the stock in my garage business and build a better house."
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over 8 years ago
Lilian
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on paying school fees , buy a cow and build my own house."
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over 8 years ago
Mereza
received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is giving direct financial support but other NGOs use middlemen which is ineffective."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy iron sheets, cement and poles so that I can start construction of a new house as the one am living in is one roomed and also pay school fees."
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over 8 years ago
Elida
received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs in my house."
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over 8 years ago
Millicent
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan on buying a parcel of land and build an iron roofed house."
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over 8 years ago
Benta
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the transfer on building a new house and clearing school fees."
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over 8 years ago
Benter
received a $99 initial payment.
"I will build a bigger house with the whole of this upcoming lumpsum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Morine
received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to buy a 'Tuk Tuk' to generate some income for us."
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over 8 years ago
Esther
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to add more iron sheets to build a big spacious house for me and my family ."
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