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over 6 years ago

Andrew received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly is a God given opportunity as it helps individuals to change their lives through provision of cash transfers unlike other NGOs"

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over 6 years ago

Samuel received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly is transparent and keeps its promises unlike other NGOs where the recipients does not benefit to the end of the program."

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over 6 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly give unconditional cash transfer to the poorest households directly without passing through different parties as compared to other NGOs."

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over 6 years ago

Kennedy received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives help directly to the person identified,unlike the other NGOs where the aid has to pass through so many hands before it reaches the target."

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over 6 years ago

Hesbon received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly benefits other with unconditional cash transfer as compared to other NGOs which normally benefit through other incentive like school fee"

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over 6 years ago

Jared received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy cement and sand for finishing my house and a cow when I get my next transfer."

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over 6 years ago

Roselyne received a $493 second payment.

"Givedirectly has given everyone an opportunity to get what one wants most through the transfer an opportunity that has not been given by any other NGOs."

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over 6 years ago

Ruth received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that i have all the materials i need that i will use to complete my house construction."

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over 6 years ago

Lilian received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer payment on building a kitchen and buying furniture for my house."

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over 6 years ago

Jacob received a $493 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid dowry , bought household furniture such as chairs.I have also paid school for all my children unlike before."

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