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
Edisa
received a $118 initial payment.
"I hope to start on house construction when I get the next transfer so that chikdren have a better place they call home"
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over 8 years ago
Akamadha
received a $118 initial payment.
"In my next transfer now that I have settled the bedding issues, I will improve on my house by renovating it and constructing more rooms to accommodate all of well since the current one is small "
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over 8 years ago
Jackline
enrolled.
"Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in my life.The income l get from casual work is low and not enough to support my family needs."
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over 8 years ago
Beryl
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash unlike the other NGOs in my community."
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over 8 years ago
Jessica
received a $491 second payment.
"Givedirectly has changed the living standards of the less privileged in the community through the transfer which reaches a recipient directly unlike other NGOs."
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over 8 years ago
Sophia
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on renovating my house from a two roomed house into a three roomed house to fit my family and I.I am also planning to buy household furniture such as chairs."
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over 8 years ago
Caleb
received a $491 second payment.
"GD transfers direct cash to recipient while other NGOs follow administration to channel their benefits to the villagers"
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over 8 years ago
Caroline
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is transparent and the recipient gets the money indipendently unlike other NGOs where bribe is involved and the recipient gets the cash transfer through other people."
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over 8 years ago
Florence
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to fence my home and to start a business of selling timber to enable me earn an income."
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over 8 years ago
Peter
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house, buy furniture, and an oxen plough."
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