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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 6 years ago
Maurice
received a $493 second payment.
"The help given by GD is very direct. There no middle man. The other NGOs have middle men and the aid might not reach the recipient as desired."
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over 6 years ago
Rose
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the better house i have and the business which provides income for my family."
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over 6 years ago
Ruth
received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly end result are felt and visible than other NGOs."
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over 6 years ago
Walter
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfers to the poorest households in the community as compared to other NGOs."
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over 6 years ago
Lilian
received a $493 second payment.
"My business is doing well, i am able to feed my family without much strain,i used to lit my house using a tin lamp but nowadays i have a solar. I am so happy with GD."
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over 6 years ago
Mary
received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly gives transfers to recipients not inform of loans but free and there is no stress paying back"
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over 6 years ago
Eunice
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer live in thatched house,since i have built an iron roofed house."
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over 6 years ago
Phoebe
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my small business for it to be able to sustain me and my family"
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over 6 years ago
Janet
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is transparent,keeps their promise and is open to anyone who wants to participate unlike other NGOs where a few chosen are selected,bribes are involved for one to be enrolled and the promises are not kept."
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over 6 years ago
Anjelina
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and do farming with my upcoming transfer"
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