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
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."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy cows."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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over 8 years ago
Wilfridah
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to take my son to college."
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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."
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