GDLive Newsfeed
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 5 years ago
Judith
received a $23 eighth payment.
"My life will change because my domestic animals will have a nice shade where they will not have to be rained on during the rainy seasons. Their security will also be guaranteed by then."
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over 5 years ago
Ronald
received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are no longer sent home for school fees and that makes me happy."
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over 5 years ago
Joseph
received a $23 eighth payment.
"I will have constructed a new kitchen something that right now remains a dream to me. I also plan to plant a lot of trees that I will use to fence my home."
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over 5 years ago
Stephen
received a $23 eighth payment.
"I really don't know what to expect because of the erratic weather patterns. I hope my maize will do well so that I get a good harvest. In past years, there has been an outbreak of a maize desease and bad draught. I really wish that this time goes well so that I harvest maize that I planted using the GiveDirectly transfer."
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over 5 years ago
Zadock
received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am staying a peaceful and a happy life because I do not have any school fees burden, and also I bought a water pump which has been my dream."
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over 5 years ago
Lucy
received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I was very happy."
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over 5 years ago
Raeli
received a $545 initial payment.
"I received the money at around 10 am when I was still in bed. I immediately woke up and checked. I was so happy that I even went to withdraw and used it to buy food and clothes that I didn't have."
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over 5 years ago
Sharon
received a $526 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life right is that I have built a house that I never dreamed I will own. My children are also schooling now and they eat good and enough food unlike before."
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over 5 years ago
Paulo
received a $526 second payment.
"Right now, I own a cow and I have built a better house for my family and we are living a much happier life. My children are also able to study well without any disturbance."
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over 5 years ago
Peter
received a $526 second payment.
"My life is currently different in that i have a more clear mind and I am able to plan myself well since i have a financial ability."
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