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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Wycliffe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wycliffe received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy motor cycle."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $495 second payment.
"The other NGO pays school fees for the children while GD targets poor households. The GD amount is relatively higher."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is situated on a swampy ground so I have an intention of relocating myself. I'm also planning to buy some furniture with the remaining portion."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to plaster my house and pay school fees for my children."
Damaris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Damaris received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a better iron-roofed house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.
"i'm planning to build a house for my son."
Janes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janes received a $495 second payment.
"GD sends direct cash transfers to recipients who therefore independently decide what to spend it on depending on one's immediate needs, while other NGOs come with fixed projects or items to give to the community members which might sometimes not be someone's priority."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $495 second payment.
"l am always late in terms of farming but now l have my own cows for farming so my problem is solved."
Benard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benard received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy household goods, utensils and food."
Celine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Celine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a bigger house and buy a plough."