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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Gabriel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gabriel received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to invest in my cobbler/shoes business, buy a bed, mattress and food."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"Since I am now having my own land, I will build on it with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Zephenia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zephenia received a $99 initial payment.
"My house is pathetic and therefore I am planning to build a better one with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Martha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Martha received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to farnish my new house by cementing the walls and floor then buy a cupboard for my utensils."
Anjiline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anjiline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a semi-permanent house with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on buying building materials."
Seline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Seline received a $99 initial payment.
"When I get my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will pay college school fees for my children."
Andrew's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Andrew received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to build an iron roofed house and then plant some maize then buy a cow."
James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to pay school fee for my son in high school, buy some cattle then use the rest boost my farming business."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay a piece of land and build my own home."