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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Arthur's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Arthur received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to extend my house, repair it, pay school fees for my wife and children and start a tree planting project with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Collins's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Collins received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to buy an ox plough, cow-bull for farming."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a house since l am staying in a market center."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own home and move away from the center where i am currently ."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Siprosa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Siprosa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building a kitchen and a pit latrine."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment to build anew house and buy a cow."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to buy cow-bulls for farming"
Frederick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Frederick received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and repay a loan with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own spacious house."