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
Jacob
received a $493 second payment.
"The difference between Givedirectly and the other NGOs is that Givedirectly gives us enough money for empowerment while the other NGOs gives us gift hampers. "
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over 8 years ago
Emilly
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is open to anyone who wants to participate in the program unlike other NGOs where a few chosen are enrolled.The cash transfer given by GiveDirectly is also unconditional unlike other NGOs where you are limited to a specific use."
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over 8 years ago
Martha
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid school fees for my child hence my child has not been sent home for school fees the whole of this year."
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over 8 years ago
Sabina
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the better house we stay in as a family and the solar lamp which has reduce expenses on paraffin. "
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over 8 years ago
John
received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly has changed lives of the community members through cash transfer and also it keeps it promise, unlike other NGOs "
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over 8 years ago
Bety
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to cement my house and buy furniture with my upcoming transfer."
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over 8 years ago
Rose
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer payment on completing my house (cementing and putting doors and windows)"
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over 8 years ago
Rose
received a $493 second payment.
"Me and my family used to be rained on frequently but nowadays i have my own house."
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over 8 years ago
Caleb
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i manage to built an iron sheet roofed house,thank to GD."
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over 8 years ago
Andrew
received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly is a God given opportunity as it helps individuals to change their lives through provision of cash transfers unlike other NGOs"
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