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.
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Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own home."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment on school fees, repair my house and buy a cow."
Elishabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elishabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on house extension."
Maurice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurice received a $494 second payment.
"I have bought all the required building materials that i will use to build a new iron roofed house and will not worry about the rain."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a spacious comfortable house that can accommodate me with my family"
Evalyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evalyne received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own big spacious house."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair my house and pay school fees for my child with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to plaster my house and to start a small scale business."
Carrolyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carrolyne received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to farnish my current house by installing still windows then cement its walls and floor."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"I had a small house that couldn't accommodate my famil but now I h ave a kitchen that helps me in cooking and also helps my children in sleeping."