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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Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $497 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the improved sanitation that GD has enabled me to acquire. I am currently owning a latrine for my household."
Lucas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucas received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering our house, buy solar panel and pay dowry"
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend the upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of more house construction materials and complete the house construction."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer on clearing school fee balance and cementing my house."
Christine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Christine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Conslata's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Conslata received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment on extending my house to bigger size and buying a cow."
Jared's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jared received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a cow and pay for a leased piece of land for farming."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy materials, extend my house and pay fees for my grandchil."
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I have maintained my business of selling agricultural seeds at our local market and this has enabled me to take care of my family."
Redemta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Redemta enrolled.
"The achievement that I am proudest of is that when my child passed his primary education, I struggled through burning of charcoal and I managed to raise some cash that enabled me to pay for his admission in secondary school."