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 8 years ago
Mourine
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer worry on where I'll set my own compound because am about to have my own land."
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almost 8 years ago
Nora
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life that I can mention are I now have my own livestock especially two oxen which assist me to cultivate my farm on time hence I no longer practice labor exchange which has always been time consuming in most cases.My household also has adequate meals to feed on thus I am not worried of them missing any meals nowadays."
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almost 8 years ago
Consolata
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel taken care of with enough basic needs and food to eat. I had given up living a good life after all my children and husband died.Thanks to GD."
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almost 8 years ago
Lilian
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my daughter go to school. My rice business is also doing so well and I am able to take care of my family. "
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almost 8 years ago
Florence
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that My new house no longer leaks as the old one and it's very spacious."
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almost 8 years ago
Fredrick
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer ask for a place to sleep at my neighbours' as before because I now have my own house."
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almost 8 years ago
Maureen
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of having my own compound hence I won't be paying rent as am doing now."
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almost 8 years ago
Anjilina
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my orphaned grandchildren got to school. I am positive that they will clear their secondary education. I also have a more steady house. I am not scared of the house collapsing any time soon. "
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almost 8 years ago
Hulda
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family is able to feed well unlike before. Our flow of income has also increased and my husband too is now an employer after hiring someone who helps him out at the quarry. All these is because of the GiveDirectly transfers. I am soon harvesting my rice too and that means more Income for my family. "
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almost 8 years ago
Michael
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing that I have livestock of my own. With these I know in future I will not have to suffer as the livestock act as my security for the future. "
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