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
Jane
received a $497 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money directly while other NGOs pay school fees directly.."
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over 8 years ago
David
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy an ox for ploughing my piece of land and plant vegetables for sell."
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over 8 years ago
Morine
received a $497 second payment.
"GD sends transfers straight to the recipients and does not involve other people in sending this help while other NGOs do this through other people."
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over 8 years ago
Rose
received a $497 second payment.
"My life has change because l own a cow that will help me farming, l will no-longer use my hand for farming."
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over 8 years ago
James
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees balance for my children, buy a cow and upgrade my food cafe business using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Everline
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy oxen for ploughing my pieces of land for cultivation, and a donkey for carrying water for domestic use. I also hope to pay school fees for my child."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building a new spacious house."
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over 8 years ago
Emily
received a $497 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loan."
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over 8 years ago
George
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to build a new house which is more spacious ."
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over 8 years ago
Samuel
received a $497 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to recipients thus ensuring there is no corruption by middlemen that often happens with other NGOs."
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