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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Richard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Richard received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives money directly to the recipient unlike to other NGOs which follows a lot of protocols like through chiefs, village elders which has made recipient receive very little help from the contributing NGOs like World Vision. This is because they are corrupt"
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to use the coming transfer to pay my dowry."
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger house and buy cow."
Sada's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sada received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lumpsum payment"
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to replace the walls of my house with new earth because the current walls is in bad shape. I have a plan of building a kitchen where I can prepare my meals and even my children get a place to sleep. I'm also planning to buy a water tank which will help me store rain water."
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward received a $496 second payment.
"I have managed to build my house and even right I have managed to pay school fees. I am also able to buy enough foods for my household members."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet and timber and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to sink and construct a pit latrine in my compound."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build my own home with iron roofed house. Currently I'm living at the nearby centre in a rental house."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new spacious house with my upcoming lump-sum payment"
Lavender's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lavender received a $496 second payment.
"GD is very good in that you get your cash directly and that youyplan by yourself unlike to other NGOs who even plan for you what to do"