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over 6 years ago

George received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have bought the things I did not have and feel more comfortable. I have also paid school fees for my two sons thus reduced the burden."

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over 6 years ago

Eunice received a $497 second payment.

"GD is true to their words unlike other NGOs that do not keep promises."

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over 6 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to buy cows."

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over 6 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build a roofed house of 35 iron sheets with a cemented floor then use the rest on daily food for my children."

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over 6 years ago

Pamela received a $497 second payment.

"l had a very small house that could not accommodate me with my family but now l have a very comfortable and spacious house."

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over 6 years ago

Evalyn received a $497 second payment.

"I never thought i will move from my old grass thatched house but with support from GD i managed to build a four rooms iron sheet roofed house and also paid school fees for my child."

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over 6 years ago

Rose received a $497 second payment.

"GD sends transfers directly compared to other NGOs who sends through government leaders and are often corrupt and reliable."

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over 6 years ago

Norah received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build a new roofed house of 30 iron sheets with cemented floor."

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over 6 years ago

Isaac received a $497 second payment.

"Other NGOs does not full-fill their promise by failing to give out the support they had promised while GD is very straight forward and does as it says."

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over 6 years ago

Wilfridah received a $99 initial payment.

"I'm planning to take my son to college."

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