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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almost 9 years ago
Fredrick
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to go to school without being sent home for fees."
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almost 9 years ago
Charles
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son was able to join university for a parallel program."
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almost 9 years ago
Tabitha
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I plough with my ox now."
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almost 9 years ago
Everlyne
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that we've already witnessed what GD has done. The money was sent directly to us and we never paid a coin unlike other NGOs that demand for payment and the help often end up in the wrong hands."
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almost 9 years ago
Florence
received a $493 second payment.
"I currently have a spacious house. I've acquired the items I once lacked for instance bedding and utensils. I've also settled my daughter's college fees."
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almost 9 years ago
Penina
received a $493 second payment.
"I have no knowledge about other NGOs."
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almost 9 years ago
Abigael
received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm currently able to access medication as I have eyes problem. I have also started a chicken project which will act as a source of livelihood."
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almost 9 years ago
Caroline
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD provides a windfall, while the other NGOs provided our children with goods like tanks, chimney lamps and blankets."
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almost 9 years ago
Tabitha
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."
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almost 9 years ago
Rispa
received a $493 second payment.
"There is a big difference in that GD offers cash which can enable one access other needs like food, while one of the NGOs provided shoes which is not edible."
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