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 $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to live together with my children in a crowded house, but now I own a big house. My daughter was idling at home due to fee arrears but now she is in school."
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over 8 years ago
Aska
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD offers cash, while the other NGOs offer school uniforms, blankets and shoes."
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over 8 years ago
Grace
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
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over 8 years ago
Jane
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that there has never been an assistance of such a magnitude. The other NGOs could just offer blankets, shoes to children but GD money changes the face of the entire family."
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over 8 years ago
Reuben
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD issues money promptly and directly to beneficiaries unlike other NGOs."
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over 8 years ago
Rispa
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to have the desire to cement my house, but I couldn't due to financial constraints."
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over 8 years ago
Alice
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I sleep in a comfortable bed and mattress."
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over 8 years ago
Odumbe
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently own cows which otherwise I wouldn't be owning given my low financial capability. On the other hand, my son currently owns a house."
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over 8 years ago
Pamela
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to boost my shop business and now I'm in a position to earn a living from my business."
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over 8 years ago
Monica
received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering our existing house and building a new kitchen."
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