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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Turfosa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Turfosa received a $99 initial payment.
"I plant to buy a boat for fishing, and 2 oxen for ploughing my pieces of land during planting season."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house, to plaster it and also expand my business."
Sofia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sofia received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on paying fee for my child (Parallel University program)"
Samson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samson received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment to pay dowry for my wife who went back to her parents, repair my house and buy a cow."
Asha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Asha received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to buy some animals with the remaining portion."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and buy more household good and live a good life."
Elijah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elijah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a house and start a groceries business."
Jacob's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacob received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay college fees for my child and also buy a plough and a bull to help me in my farm."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan on buying 2 oxen and a plough."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan on buying 2 oxen and paying school fees."