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.
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over 8 years ago
Michael
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy oxen and plough for preparing my piece of land for cultivation so that I may produce enough food for my family."
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over 8 years ago
Caroline
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on starting a small-scale business, buying 2 cows and furnishing my house."
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over 8 years ago
Herina
received a $496 second payment.
"I have gotten a new house which is well built as compared to the smaller house I used to live in. I have also managed to pay school fees"
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over 8 years ago
Moses
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to take a driving course, re-marry since i lost my wife and i have children to take care of and buy 10 sheep as an investment for business."
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over 8 years ago
Florah
received a $99 initial payment.
"We (with my spouse) plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on more housing materials ,construction of a new house and plastering, as well as sponsoring our son for Basic Welding Course."
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over 8 years ago
Rose
received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of land."
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over 8 years ago
Ruth
received a $99 initial payment.
"I will complete my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Rose
received a $496 second payment.
"l have hard a bout other NGOs but they have never support me."
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over 8 years ago
Pilister
received a $99 initial payment.
"I have been having a problem plowing my farm and therefore we will buy 4 oxen using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
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over 8 years ago
Kesia
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy some oxen and an ox-plough for farming activities."
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