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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Nikolas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nikolas received a $99 initial payment.
"We (with my spouse) plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of bulls, household furniture and bedding."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend the upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of fishing nets and boat with the purpose of starting fishing business, and also enlarging my house."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and also paying school fee for my children"
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our housing structure, buying seats and paying school fee."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build and buy a piece of land ."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan on building an iron roofed house."
Phillippines's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phillippines received a $99 initial payment.
"I will build a new house and buy a sofa set using my upcoming payment."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to enlarge my house, pay school fees (secondary school) and buy dry maize."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $99 initial payment.
"i plan on buying a sugarcane crusher machine."
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and boost my business."