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
Helder
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have acquired a decent spacious three roomed house that I have been longing for in a long time as a result the bond between my husband and I has been strengthen since staying in a grassed thatched house lead to shame of being the laughing stack in the face of my villagers which brought household conflict and competition in the house. I am having a whole new life and I am thankful to GiveDirectly for helping us."
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over 7 years ago
Nancy
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money, I felt good since I had no money of my own at all at the time, and my needs were many, thank you very much."
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over 7 years ago
Ruth
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life I have been able to see my sister through school. Thanks to GiveDirectly. "
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over 7 years ago
Pamela
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am very happy because, I will soon reap a good harvest from my farm something that has never happened for a very long time and I attribute this to the fertilizer I bought using the transfer.Thank you GD for the transfer"
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over 7 years ago
Molline
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel happy when earn my dignity and respect back after paying dowry from my in-laws."
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over 7 years ago
Syprose
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt relaxed in my heart since I had too many needs and no money, but here was an opportunity to meet some of the needs. "
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over 7 years ago
Penina
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I Now have a very decent house house that doesn't leak, unlike before when I was forced to get up from my sleep and wait till the rain stops before sleeping again. Am also eating well now that I have maize at my disposal, unlike before when I had to work on other people's farms to earn some money for food."
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over 7 years ago
Peres
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life daily is that is I am able to pay school fees for my children ."
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over 7 years ago
Felgona
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very spacious comfortable house as compare to before when l was staying in a very small house where l had to squeeze myself with my family. I also no longer spent lot of money to buy paraffin for lighting."
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over 7 years ago
Veronica
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen where I can now cook from away from the strong winds and the rains. I am so happy and grateful for GiveDirectly now that my food is safe away from t dust. "
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