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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 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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