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 2 years ago
Muragijimana
received an initial payment.
"When I received the first half of the transfer, I bought some land for 200 $, a mattress worth 30 $, clothes for me and my child worth 25 $ and food that cost 16 $. I had always dreamed of having my own land. I plan on growing crops on that field and selling those crops for money."
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almost 2 years ago
Mukandayisenga
received a $302 initial payment.
"I was able to find a field worth 300 $ but the owner was kind enough to only take 150 $ and let me pay the remaining 150 $ when I receive m second transfer. I bought new bed sheets for 47 $, I bought new clothes and shoes for my kids and I worth around 32 $, I bought a front door for my house worth 19 $, food worth 50 $ and few home appliances for 2 $."
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almost 2 years ago
Masengesho
received a $302 initial payment.
"I was walking from home heading to the market when I first found out I had received my transfer. I was very content and immediately joined me at the market place where he helped me look for an agent and count the withdrawn money. I was so happy and I always pray for everyone at GD. It is very hard to grow crops on our land without manure but I was able to buy a cow, put my kids back to school and bought some food all thanks to GD."
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almost 2 years ago
Mushimiyimana
received a $302 initial payment.
"I would say the GD transfer came in very handy. GD transfer helped me get a new roof for my house, lighten up my house, buy food and save up some money which I think will be very useful for the projects my husband are planning to undertake."
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almost 2 years ago
Kubwimana
received a $302 initial payment.
"I paid off the bank loan that I had and bought a pig with most of my transfer. The loan had been been bothering me for some time now and I chose to buy a pig because I am confident it will reproduce in no time and it will be a reliable source of income."
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almost 2 years ago
Musabyimana
received a $302 initial payment.
"I was home with my family when I received my first transfer. My husband and I were so happy because we were living in extreme poverty and we could see better days ahead. My faily and I were very hungry, we withdrew the whole transfer the same day and bought food, clothes and a cow all thanks to GD"
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almost 2 years ago
Yankurije
received a $302 initial payment.
"I used most of my transfer to buy the land that I used to cultivate for a living. I really wanted to buy that land but did not know I will one day be able to buy it."
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almost 2 years ago
Mushimiyimana
received a $302 initial payment.
"I am planning to use most of my transfer in buying la cow. The reason I want to buy a cow is because I cultivate in the fields on a daily basis and I would easily get manure if I got this cow."
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almost 2 years ago
Nzabihimana
received an initial payment.
"I was home when I received my transfer. I was very happy and immediately went to share the good news with my wife and kids. My kids did not have clean clothes and I first thought of getting them new clothes. I rushed to the nearest MoMo agent to withdraw my transfer. I was able to buy clothes for my family and I, livestock and food."
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almost 2 years ago
Anges
received a $233 third payment.
"This organisation has brought joy and fulfilment to our lives by providing direct cash to us without a refund. I want to encourage them to always inform us when they are visiting our time.Most of the time, we are not aware of their visit.We are farming and visit the bush every day and because of this our transfer delays if we miss the interview."
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