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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almost 9 years ago
Ruth
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."
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almost 9 years ago
Joshwa
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to use a larger portion of the transfer to pay dowry. I'm also planning to invest the rest in cereal business."
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almost 9 years ago
Lavender
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cattle and pay my dowry to my relatives, because my husband died before paying my dowry."
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almost 9 years ago
Emma
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
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almost 9 years ago
Evaline
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to cement both floor and walls of my house with the rest of the transfer."
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almost 9 years ago
Jacob
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my farm and a cow for keeping."
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almost 9 years ago
Emmaculate
received a $99 initial payment.
"We(my spouse and I) are planning to use a portion of the transfer to settle my bride price. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining portion."
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almost 9 years ago
Lencer
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to repair my house because it is in poor condition, and cement the floor and walls make it more presenable and stronger. I also plan to buy more fishing net and pay school fees for my chidren."
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almost 9 years ago
Roseline
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to dig and construct a pit latrine because we currently do not have one."
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almost 9 years ago
Emily
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to fix a fence around my home."
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