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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Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I planning to buy sand, soil, ballast and cement to repair my house with the next lumpsum."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Emily's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emily received a $99 initial payment.
"l am staying in a very small house so l am planning to build iron-roofed house."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a spacious house that can accommodate me with my family"
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"l am staying in a leaking thatched house so l am planning to build iron-roofed house."
Ada's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ada received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to plaster my house."
Risper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risper received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment to repair my house."
Christopher's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Christopher received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy ox-plough and bull cows with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $494 second payment.
"My child can now easily stay in class because the fee arrears have reduced."