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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8 years ago
Robina
received a $112 initial payment.
"I was cooking food and felt very happy when i recevied my transfer.so I enjoy my food so much."
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8 years ago
George
received a $481 second payment.
"School fees for my child in High school used to be such a huge drain on my meagre income.Now that the weight has been lifted from shoulder by Givedirectly,I can afford to put three meals on my table unlike before.God bless Givedirectly"
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8 years ago
Sophia
received a $481 second payment.
"I now have a cow to graze unlike before. Am now equal to other villagers who own one.Soon it will start giving me milk that I will use in my household and for sale.Thank you Givedirectly"
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8 years ago
Lilian
received a $481 second payment.
"I can now exachange the types of food I take with my family. My childrens' school fees has already been paid without having debts to pay "
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8 years ago
Faiza
received a $481 second payment.
"I used to hire casual labourers to plough my farm.But courtesy of Givedirectly, i now have a cow for ploughing hence am able to save more money than before"
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8 years ago
John
received a $481 second payment.
"I have cows for ploughing which has made me cut on the number of hours i spend in the farm and the money i used to hire casual labourers who used to work in my farm.May God bless Givedirectly for the good work you are doing "
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8 years ago
Victor
received a $481 second payment.
"I now live in my own house. I don't livein my uncle's house anymore."
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8 years ago
Sarah
received a $481 second payment.
"I now own a cow, sheep and furniture of my own. I am not disturbed when the night approaches because I know I will enjoy my sleep."
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8 years ago
Charles
received a $481 second payment.
"I got all the prescribed medicine and I am improving well. No more pains in my body as earlier on. I had planned to sell some of my properties to help me pay school fees but because of the money I got, I won't sell anything."
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8 years ago
Ali
received a $481 second payment.
"I walk with my shoulders high every single day since my son is now in high school against all odds and predictions.God bless Givedirectly. "
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