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over 4 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that i have a big house i never used to have before. I never used to have bedding but now i do. I am so happy."

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over 4 years ago

Rose received a $493 second payment.

"My biggest difference is the ability to possess a parcel of land soon."

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over 4 years ago

Agnes received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to build rental houses with my upcoming cash transfer to enable me earn daily income."

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over 4 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have paid a whole year's school fees hence my children were not sent home, I no longer ask people for money as I have a business."

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over 4 years ago

Richard received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my house and paying my children school fees. "

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over 4 years ago

Zacharia received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly dealings are very transparent unlike in other NGOs ."

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over 4 years ago

Walter received a $493 second payment.

"GD there is no corruption like other NGOs here in my village."

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over 4 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"GD transfers direct cash to recipient as compared to other NGOs which channel their benefits through administration."

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over 4 years ago

Penina received a $99 initial payment.

"I would like to buy building materials and build a new house with my upcoming transfer"

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over 4 years ago

Joyce received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a charcoal business."

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