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
Beatrice
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in daily life is that I am happy since I have acquired a kitchen that I couldn't afford earlier due to financial instabilities and now I am using it for cooking and my children are also sleeping in it.I am also educating my two children with ease as they have not been sent home due to school fees arrears from the beginning of this school year upto now."
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over 7 years ago
Willys
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have bought the necessary building materials for constructing a boat since I am planning to start a fish vending business by harvesting the fish and selling them by myself.I can say that to this extent my living standards have improved positively and for the villagers who were looking down upon me, taking me to be too poor they have all been left with dismay and disbelieve how a situation is never constant.I am thankful to GiveDirectly."
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over 7 years ago
Beatrice
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt honored since I had saved for long towards a business ,and here at last I would be able to immediately invest in this venture of my dream to generate income for my family, as much as I am a widow."
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over 7 years ago
Dorcas
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was able to pay school arrears and bought food for my family."
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over 7 years ago
Tobias
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now sure of having a spacious comfortable house as compare to the one l have which is very uncomfortable."
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over 7 years ago
Janet
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am no longer despised in the community because I now have a decent house unlike the one I was living in which was grass thatched, very small and uncomfortable. This has made me very happy, thank you GD for the transfer which has earned me alot of respect."
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over 7 years ago
Mary
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt truly happy because at that very moment , our child was at home since he had been sent away from school for fee non-payment. With the GD money his school fee was our priority."
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over 7 years ago
Noel
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I found myself laughing uncontrollably. I can't recollect how I commence laughing but I found myself just laughing."
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over 7 years ago
Risper
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and thanked my God for the good work of His able hands."
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over 7 years ago
Purity
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was able to provide food for my family. "
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