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over 6 years ago

Pamellah received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other parties."

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over 6 years ago

Godfrey received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to construct a new bigger house with better roofing."

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over 6 years ago

Ruth received a $493 second payment.

"Other NGOs does not prioritize people's needs while GD does by giving people money to prioritize their need."

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over 6 years ago

Violet received a $493 second payment.

"I fee happy and at peace because I now have a spacious house."

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over 6 years ago

Ruth received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives cash while other NGOs gives goods and services."

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over 6 years ago

Walter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy more livestock then use the remaining amount to pay school fees for my children. That is the plan I have per now with my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 6 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"I now have a spacious house that fits my family well and they now have enough space to play."

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over 6 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"When I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will build a semi-permanent house of 24 iron sheets, dig and build a latrine and buy a donkey with the remaining amount."

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over 6 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to pay college fees for my children."

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over 6 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"This is how I will spend my upcoming lumpsum payment: Paying secondary school fees for my children, building a house for my son and adding some livestock."

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