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
Joice
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is old and leaking. I'm also planning to cement the floor of the house which I'll build."
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over 8 years ago
Lucia
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay collage fees to my son who completed his high school last year and still home due to financial constraints."
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over 8 years ago
Caren
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a cow which will give me free milk in the future. I'm also planning to enlarge my house because it is small in size then cement the floor with the remaining amount."
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over 8 years ago
Simion
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay fees to my three children in high school. I'm also planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small."
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over 8 years ago
Doreene
received a $98 initial payment.
"I had built a house but was unable to finish it. I therefore hope to finish it and cement the floor and walls. i will also pay school fees for my child."
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over 8 years ago
Molly
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to replace my roofing with new iron sheets because it is old and leaking. I've an intention of cementing the floor of my house because it is earth and demand frequent repairs. I'm also planning to buy some animals."
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over 8 years ago
Milka
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house and fix windowpanes. I'm also planning to buy some livestock for remembrance of GD."
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almost 9 years ago
Dorcas
received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
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almost 9 years ago
David
received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good iron roofed house."
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almost 9 years ago
Joyce
received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
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