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 8 years ago
Mildred
received a $493 second payment.
"GD sent the transfers within a short period after having talked to the community members, while other NGOs take quite a long time before they can initiate their projects in the community."
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over 8 years ago
Jenifa
received a $493 second payment.
"My child has managed to stay in school for a longer time without being sent home for fee. I also now have a permanent pit latrine. I am happy."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay school fees and build a house with my upcoming cash transfer."
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over 8 years ago
Claudias
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my second transfer on building a new house for my family since the one we have is almost crumbling down."
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over 8 years ago
Jackline
received a $493 second payment.
"The main difference in my life is the capability to pay the hospital bill which set me free"
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over 8 years ago
Duncans
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives out unconditional cash transfers and the whole family members can benefit unlike other NGOs where the the program deals with a specific thing like paying school fee while the recipient has other needs to take care of."
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over 8 years ago
Pamela
received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly gives unconditional transfers.The other NGOs in my village give loans that has to be repaid."
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over 8 years ago
Christine
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house and buy a dairy cow with my upcoming cash transfer."
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over 8 years ago
Philip
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my farming business, buy business materials and water pump and pay school fees with my upcoming transfer"
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over 8 years ago
Lilian
received a $99 initial payment.
" I am planning to spend my second transfer to build a new house because the one we have is small for my growing family."
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