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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Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on plastering my house."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build my main house then I will invest some remain part of this my upcoming lumpsum payment in charcoal business."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to enroll my child in college and buy food for my household."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I will expand my general shop with some of my upcoming lumpsum payment then I will pay school fees for my daughter with the remaining amount."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on buying a piece of land and build my own home."
Aska's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Aska received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to spacious house that can accommodate me with my family."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy more building materials and build a new house and open a business."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to renovate my main house and pay school fees for my grandson and one of child, that is how I will spend my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Damaris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Damaris received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on getting building materials."
Carolene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carolene received a $495 second payment.
"Am now living a good life because my children are dressing smartly and going to school."