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
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy pieces of iron sheets and one big water tank."
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over 8 years ago
Lilian
received a $497 second payment.
"School fees was stressing so much but now am relived because of GD."
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over 8 years ago
Denis
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to enroll to a driving school and renovate my main house using the remaining part of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Romanus
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees and build a new house."
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over 8 years ago
Josintar
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my four children, it is my biggest worry."
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over 8 years ago
Pauline
received a $497 second payment.
"GD support people directly, while other NGOs use other people to give support."
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over 8 years ago
Margaret
received a $99 initial payment.
"I will renovate my house and buy household items like blankets for my household members."
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over 8 years ago
Julita
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement to cement the floor and walls of my house to finish it."
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over 8 years ago
Dorothy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on paying my dowry and buy chairs."
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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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