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over 6 years ago

Everline received a $493 second payment.

"Other Ngos donate to us inform of loans while GD gives us free donations-grants."

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over 6 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"Other organizations have a channel of stealing from recipients in that they deduct the helps during delivery, unlike GiveDirectly that gives the cash directly to the recipients without any deductions."

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over 6 years ago

Eunice received a $493 second payment.

"GD's criteria of selecting people is free and fair while other NGOs are very corrupt."

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over 6 years ago

Jacob received a $493 second payment.

"GD keeps time with their transfers while other Ngos are never prompt with their donations."

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over 6 years ago

Willis received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a piece of land to construct my house."

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over 6 years ago

Shadrack received a $493 second payment.

"I've been yearning to have my own land for a long time but I can now see that am about to have one."

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over 6 years ago

Magret received a $493 second payment.

"GD gives nonrefundable transfer while other NGOs are giving refundable transfer."

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over 6 years ago

Mornica received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy building materials and construct a new house."

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over 6 years ago

Elida received a $493 second payment.

"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."

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over 6 years ago

Benta received a $493 second payment.

"I was able to take my children back to school after staying at home for long due to lack of school fee, this has given peace."

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