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 6 years ago
Jenifer
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I have lighting in my house which enables my children to read their books at night."
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over 6 years ago
Mary
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm now much more happier because this transfer has rescued me from the dilapidated structure I used to stay in."
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over 6 years ago
Gabriel
received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I became very happy and thanked God for Give Directly."
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over 6 years ago
Isaac
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now generate daily income for my family while riding the motor bike I bought as boda boda."
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over 6 years ago
Betty
received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received, I became very happy."
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over 6 years ago
Emmanuel
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I'm happy that I own a bull which will help me to farm in time.Secondly when my goats multiple (add in number), I can sell and be in position to support my family."
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over 6 years ago
Charles
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in daily life is that, life is better now and moving smoothly than in the past because poverty had stricken me badly that I was not able to build for myself a better house to live in."
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over 6 years ago
Keletesia
received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy ."
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over 6 years ago
Geofry
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm very confident that the dream of my mobile money business is soon to be realized since I have saved some money that I hope to top up with the second transfer. This business will generate for me daily income in the near future hence improving my standards of living."
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over 6 years ago
William
received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I no longer have a lot of pressure from my in-laws .Before I had a lot of pressure."
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