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
Caren
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a cow which will give me free milk in the future. I'm also planning to enlarge my house because it is small in size then cement the floor with the remaining amount."
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over 8 years ago
Simion
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay fees to my three children in high school. I'm also planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small."
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over 8 years ago
Doreene
received a $98 initial payment.
"I had built a house but was unable to finish it. I therefore hope to finish it and cement the floor and walls. i will also pay school fees for my child."
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over 8 years ago
Molly
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to replace my roofing with new iron sheets because it is old and leaking. I've an intention of cementing the floor of my house because it is earth and demand frequent repairs. I'm also planning to buy some animals."
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over 8 years ago
Milka
received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house and fix windowpanes. I'm also planning to buy some livestock for remembrance of GD."
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over 8 years ago
Dorcas
received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
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over 8 years ago
David
received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs helps only school going children."
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over 8 years ago
Joyce
received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
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over 8 years ago
Elijah
received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen now and my children have where to sleep."
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over 8 years ago
Joyce
received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to go to school through out the year without being sent home for school fees."
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