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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Ascah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ascah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house, and buying a cow."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on spending it on building my own house ."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs like Mango only pay half fees while GD gives you money directly so that you decide by yourself what to do"
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a permanent toilet, buy chairs too and clear school fees."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to complete my pit latrine, repair my house and open a grocery business."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my grandson in secondary fee with a larger portion of the coming transfer. I'm also planning to purchase foodstuffs with the remaining amount."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on spending it on buying iron sheets to build my own house."
Philemon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philemon received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives us money to prioritize our needs while other NGOs other things like food for a certain period."
Ibrahim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ibrahim received a $496 second payment.
"My house has cemented floors, my compound is also fenced. I have managed to pay school fees"