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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George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $497 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have bought the things I did not have and feel more comfortable. I have also paid school fees for my two sons thus reduced the burden."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy cows."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build a roofed house of 35 iron sheets with a cemented floor then use the rest on daily food for my children."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $497 second payment.
"GD gives money directly as its name suggest while other NGOs gives their support through a gents."
Evalyn's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evalyn received a $497 second payment.
"I never thought i will move from my old grass thatched house but with support from GD i managed to build a four rooms iron sheet roofed house and also paid school fees for my child."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $497 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly compared to other NGOs who sends through government leaders and are often corrupt and reliable."
Norah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Norah received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build a new roofed house of 30 iron sheets with cemented floor."
Isaac's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaac received a $497 second payment.
"l am always among the last people who always cultivate last but now l be among the first because l have my own cows."
Wilfridah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wilfridah received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to take my son to college."
Seline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Seline received a $497 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that I was living in a small house but now have built a big house in my own homestead."