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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Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to move to my new home and buy a cow with this upcoming lumpsum payment."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own spacious house."
Jaqueline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jaqueline received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented floor and walls then boost my second clothes business."
Seline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Seline received a $99 initial payment.
"My main house is leaking and therefore I will build an iron-roofed house with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Jenipha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jenipha received a $99 initial payment.
"I am living in a small house and therefore I will build a new one with part of this upcoming lumpsum payment and spend the rest on a goat."
Paul's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Paul received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment"
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear my fee diploma course and build my own home."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor."
Enock's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Enock received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to plaster my house and to buy some cows."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"As a fisherman, I will invest the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment in fishing equipment like hooks and fishing nets."