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 7 years ago
Susan
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my self esteem is lifted and I feel a new confidence since my new house is 3 roomed and made with 30 pieces of iron sheets , with space for all of us as well as visitors, unlike before when I lived in a tiny house made of 5 iron sheets only and space was a major source of stress."
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over 7 years ago
Eunice
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so good when I received my transfer despite the sadness that had engulfed us for the loss our beloved father. I was frustrated a lot on how I would settle the mortuary bill to be able to move the body for burial at home. It was at this time of confusion that I received the transfer."
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over 7 years ago
Phoebe
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,hopefully I will be able to plaster my house will the second transfer."
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over 7 years ago
Dorine
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am very happy because I now live in an iron roofed house, and no longer lives in a grass thatched house which was leaking. Thank you GD for the transfer."
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over 7 years ago
Judith
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are GiveDirectly has improved my living standards positively, truly speaking affording household utensils was a problem and now I have household utensils hence I am cooking easily and comfortably as opposed to before.I also have an ox which I am counting as my own."
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over 7 years ago
Beatrice
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I didn't have to take a loan to pay school fee as before and am also hopeful that am going to have a new and better house very soon."
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over 7 years ago
Nancy
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an ox and a dairy cow which I never had before and now my life has easen in that I get milk from my dairy cow thus my children are taking healthier breakfast .cultivation has also become easier as I can now work on my farm on time by practicing livestock exchange with my nearby neighbor."
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over 7 years ago
Ruth
received a $402 third payment.
"My life is different because am still a live and feeling much more better than it would have been if i never received a transfer . I have managed to pay the medication and my children have been able to go back to school. Thanks"
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over 7 years ago
Cathrine
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy since I was able to provide food for my family despite high cost of living. "
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over 7 years ago
Mirabu
received a $402 third payment.
"Well , a house ! I spent my third transfer on building a house because i have been sleeping and taking care of my brother's house."
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