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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
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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