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
Pamella
received a $496 second payment.
"l now have a more spacious house that accommodate me with my family."
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over 8 years ago
Linet
received a $496 second payment.
"We will forever live with GD because the evidence from the transfers has transformed our lives compared to other NGOs that help selectively and bring support that does not meet our immediate needs."
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over 8 years ago
Jane
received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help the community."
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over 8 years ago
Zablon
received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen i my life is that i was able to pay my wife's dowry."
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over 8 years ago
Irine
received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives funds without delay while Other NGOs like Afya Nyanza take a long time to give funds which are limited to specific purposes."
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over 8 years ago
Monica
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on putting up a new house and starting a business."
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over 8 years ago
Jenipher
received a $496 second payment.
"GD has not been choosy on the people to help out but for all who accept them unlike others who prefer only farmers without considering some of recipients do not have farms ."
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over 8 years ago
Mary
received a $496 second payment.
"I used to live in bebts and under fear because my debtors were always on my case but with our businesses running, we are able to meet our daily needs. we have also settled the outstanding fee balances and enrolled our child in college we are very happy and that is the biggest difference in our daily life as a family."
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over 8 years ago
Monicah
received a $496 second payment.
"Before GD visited me, I was preparing my food in the open space where I used to be rained on and lose my food, but now I have constructed a kitchen where am able to keep my utensils and cook food in a secure protected environment."
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over 8 years ago
Dorina
received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that l have a nice house."
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