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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Elmed's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elmed received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay dowry and build a house with the upcoming transfer."
Beryl's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beryl received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair my house and expand my kiosk shop with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Gladys's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gladys received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to built a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair my house and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy two cows with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Priska's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Priska received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy balast as part of materials for finishing my brick house."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spent the upcoming lumpsum payment on fencing our compound, paying school fees and buying cows."
Irine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irine received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet for building sleeping room for my daughters, because they usually sleep at the neighbour's home and I feel it's not safe."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement and cement the walls of my house, buy seats to furnish my house and cattle for keeping. I also plan to build a simba for my son."