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
Beatrice
received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs does not give enough transfer while GD gives enough that can change someone's life."
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over 8 years ago
Grace
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to enlarge my house."
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over 8 years ago
Monica
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly impacts people's lives in a better and faster way, unlike other organizations that only promise things that never bring any change to people's lives."
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over 8 years ago
Philis
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a plough and enroll my great grand child in a driving course."
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over 8 years ago
Rosemary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay secondary school fees and replace my roof with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Sarah
received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations give help but are refunded, unlike GiveDirectly that gives the cash and never ask for refund."
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over 8 years ago
Margaret
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy chairs, a cow and pay school fees for my child."
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over 8 years ago
Ruth
received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because I now have a plastered house which has saved me from the cost of repairing my house every time."
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over 8 years ago
Paul
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to start an Mpesa business with the upcoming lumpsum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Salina
received a $99 initial payment.
"I will spend the upcoming lumpsum on farming rice and buying steel door and windows for my house."
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