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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Dorina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorina received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that l have a nice house."
Alfayo's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alfayo received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on fencing my compound and starting a tree nursery.If there is a balance I will buy additional fishing nets"
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $496 second payment.
"GD is better than other Ngos in our community. They stick to their program and acts more promptly than Aphia Nyanza in giving out donations."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."
Martha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Martha received a $99 initial payment.
"My roof is leaking, I therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails and build an iron roofed house."
Johnson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Johnson received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to add the money together and buy a motor bike for transport business, because the one am using is in poor condition."
Salome's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salome received a $99 initial payment.
"I have children in both secondary school and college, I therefore plan to pay their fees. I also plan to buy oxen for ploughing my piece of land."
Irine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irine received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house to finish it. I also hope to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my pieces of land."
Aphlona's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Aphlona received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my children, and buy and fix iron windows."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on building a kitchen, and buying a calf and small livestock if there will be a balance."