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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Linda's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linda received a $496 second payment.
"Since I bought the bulls and the plough, I have been able to weed and do harrowing to a large section of my farm within a short time and therefore am sure I will have a good harvest."
Carine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carine received a $496 second payment.
"I used to fetch water over long distance and carry it on my back something that could make me susceptible to frequent backaches but since I got transfers from GD, I managed to buy a donkey that helps me carry water over long distance a big difference in my life."
Fhiona's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fhiona enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to start a small business. My grocery store was not very profitable so I had to close it down, this means that I depend on my spouse for everything. I would like some degree of financial independence and I would also like to support him financially but this is impossible because I have no source of income nor capital to start a small business. This often makes me very sad."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $496 second payment.
"Just as the name we get the money directly unlike other NGOs it is a hustle to get this money."
Roseline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Roseline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my two sons who are in university. My business is not very profitable and at times I simply cannot afford to pay their fees. I fear that they may have to defer their studies if I am unable to raise the required fees."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse. We need to pay school fees for our children but due to our financial situation we are often unable to clear their fee arrears, we might have to force them to defer their studies until we can pay the fees."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"I have been able to off set much of the school fees balance that my child had and now am quite relieved that he can consistently attend classes."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"Am no longer worried about the rains because my house is no longer leaking."
Adah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Adah enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools and primary schools. If I am unable to raise the required fees they may have to defer their studies. "
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having given birth to six beautiful children who are my pride and joy. "