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
Josephine
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my husband is a live cutesy of this cash transfer. May God bless Givedirectly for saving my husband's life. I have also built a big house that is very comfortable. I now don't shy off from welcoming visitors because there's enough room for them."
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8 years ago
Edward
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that hopefully I'll finished my college, get a job and educate my siblings."
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8 years ago
Penina
received a $98 initial payment.
"If get the upcoming transfer,i will build my own home and use part of the money to start fish mongering business. This will sustain my family."
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8 years ago
Joyce
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my daughter's business has picked up so well and we can now afford food and other basic needs. We are also paying for my other children school fees from the profits generated from the business. Thank you very much Givedirectly for reaching out to us."
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8 years ago
Caroline
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that ,I get income from taking photos in this area.I am happy with the community reception since I am the first lady to take up this duty and with the hard work that I put in the business, I have already started enjoying the fruits."
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8 years ago
Pelesia
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to construct a bigger and decent house that can comfortably host my visitors."
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8 years ago
Hulder
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a business that generates me a daily income. I'm now independent and can comfortably fend for my family. Thank you very much Givedirectly for empowering me. My life will never be the same again."
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8 years ago
Beatrice
received a $491 second payment.
"My dream is always to live in a plastered house but when my husband passed on, he died with my dreams. When I got the transfer, my first priority was to build my dream house and this makes me happy everyday knowing that I am nearly fulfilling my dream as I have started building the house."
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8 years ago
Charles
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are very healthy and reduced the trips to hospital"
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8 years ago
Beatrice
received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own homestead.I don't have to think about the landlord anymore and the noise that comes with the crowded environment.Thanks to givedirectly."
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