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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Carrolyn's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carrolyn received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build an iron-roofed house for my son and pay dowry using the remaining part of it."
Elida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elida received a $99 initial payment.
"I will renovate my house, buy a cow and pay school fees for my son using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs for my visitors."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a kitchen, expand my main house, add more chairs and tables and pay school for my children using the rest of the remaining part of this upcoming lumpsum payment."
Lukio's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lukio received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to pay school fees foe my children."
Andrew's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Andrew received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy two cows to pay my wife's dowry, to farm on a piece of land i bought earlier and to plant 2000 trees as an investment for the future."
Carroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carroline received a $496 second payment.
"I was living in a one-roomed house that was too small for my family and our belongings. Through GD I have received money to construct a bigger house with better roofing and walls that can well contain my family and the rest of our property. We are now safe and comfortable."
Eddah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eddah received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay for a piece of land with the whole transfer."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay for a piece of land which I hope to cultivate and produce food for my family."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $496 second payment.
"I really wanted a better house but because of the many needs that needed my attention like school fees, food i could not build. I thank GD for supporting me to build a good house and now i live in a clean environment."