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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Zilpa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zilpa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to cement my home, built a kitchen and cement my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy materials and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"i am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying school fees for my son.I also want to add capital to my business and buy a cow."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees for my children."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying school fees for my children.i also want to buy water tank and dig a pit latrine."
Enock's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Enock received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a motor bike and use it for transport business."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to take my child for an operation he got injured while playing."
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a plough and oxen, pay hospital bill and build a poultry house."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on clearing for my child college fees."
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $99 initial payment.
"We(my spouse and I)planned to settle my dowry with the better part of the transfer. We are also planning to build a new house with the remaining portion."