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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
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Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $497 second payment.
"GD is much better an organization since it offers a large amount of money, something no organization has been able to implement. "
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $497 second payment.
"I have improved my lighting system in the house through the acquisition of a solar panel. I previously used a tin/ kerosene lamp. "
Flora's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Flora received a $99 initial payment.
"My upcoming lumpsum payment will facilitate me in replacing my old roof with a new one and cement the floor of my main house."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $497 second payment.
"My life has really change because my own cows and l will never use my hands again to cultivate."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $497 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was living a in a small house but now I have built a bigger house and also bought a cow which I never knew I would have."
Collins's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Collins received a $99 initial payment.
"When I get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will cement the floor of my main house and buy some chairs."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $497 second payment.
"l now have hopes that l will have a very spacious house ."
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward received a $497 second payment.
"GD is doing a great job I cant compare them to any other NGO."
Sabina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sabina received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house and maintain my business."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build a roofed house with cemented floor then use the rest to take dowry to my daughter -in-law's parents whose son had died."