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
Helen
received a $493 second payment.
"I currently have a pit latrine so I quit open defecation. Besides, I currently do groundnuts business to earn a living."
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over 8 years ago
Everlyne
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD is very transparent. Receiving help from the other NGOs is subject to whom you know or the ability to pay bribe."
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over 8 years ago
Helida
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help the community which bring conflicts during usage like shared water tanks."
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over 8 years ago
Fredrick
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to go to school without being sent home for fees."
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over 8 years ago
Charles
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son was able to join university for a parallel program."
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over 8 years ago
Tabitha
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps everyone while other NGOs help just a few."
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over 8 years ago
Everlyne
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm currently optimistic as I can see a brighter future when I kickstart the business . Previously I was gloomy and hopeless. There was no hope."
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over 8 years ago
Florence
received a $493 second payment.
"GD is way better since it's very transparent unlike other NGOs."
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over 8 years ago
Penina
received a $493 second payment.
"I have no knowledge about other NGOs."
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over 8 years ago
Abigael
received a $493 second payment.
"GD is way better because it has uplifted our living standards."
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