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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Cerina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Cerina received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay a land debt ( buying back a piece of land i sold earlier) and to pay school fees"
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"My husband is sick and therefore I will take him to the hospital when I get this my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house and buy a cow with this upcoming lumpsum paymment."
Marikus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Marikus received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on buying two farming bulls."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build rental houses."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to buy two cows, buy a door and four windows to farnish my house then take my son to do some course."
Kevin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kevin received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to invest in sugarcane farming and save for my daughter's secondary education."
Isaac's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaac received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to start small scale business and to pay dowry for my wife."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house and pay dowry for my wife."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to buy some small land where I can my own homestead."