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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Rebecca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $99 initial payment.
"I will complete my main house that I had started constructing using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Meresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Meresa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees, build a house and buy chairs."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on building a bigger house and have my own home."
Christine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Christine received a $99 initial payment.
"I will renovate my main house and buy some bedding using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"My house is in poor condition, i therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy cattle so that I can also keep cattle in my compound; that will make me feel good."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a permanent house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Raphael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Raphael received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a water tank."
Elsa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elsa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house."
Mauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mauline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet and timber, and build an iron roofed house, because my house is leaking so much."