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Grace enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I am taking my children to school which will benefit them in the future."

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Grace received a $496 second payment.

"I was living in a very small house which had mat walls and just two iron sheets on the roof, but now I live in a bigger house which is spacious enough for my family and our belongings."

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David received a $496 second payment.

"GiveDirectly deals with recipients directly without any third that might ask for bribes, unlike other NGOs that promote corruption by having so many middle men."

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Maurice received a $496 second payment.

"Am now expecting milk from my own cow and hippopotamus won't be a nuisance anymore once I fence my farm using the barbed wire."

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Kennedy received a $496 second payment.

"Am now able to tackle challenges as they come now that I have settled all the debts that I had."

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Alice received a $496 second payment.

"GD is more reliable than other Ngos in our community. They act according to their promises."

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Mary received a $496 second payment.

"Other NGOs only deal with children and ignore the rest of the community members, while GD has involved everyone in the community and they had a huge impact since they have helped a majority of the poor."

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Selesa received a $496 second payment.

"GD gives support directly to the community while other NGOs are using authorities to support the community and this brings a lot of corruption."

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Caroline received a $496 second payment.

"The other NGOs enroll only girl children while GD includes everyone. "

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Pamella received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to construct a kiosk next to the road for selling vegetables. I also plan to clear school fees arrears for my children. "

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