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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Conslata's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Conslata received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on buying a traditional ox and plough, to expand my house and lease a piece of land for farming."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the second transfer on building a house,paying school fees ( for the children my wife left me with before GD came ), and also buy at least one or two cows ."
Rachel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rachel received a $99 initial payment.
"I will spent my upcoming lumpsum payments in paying the school fees for my son in a secondary school."
Henry's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Henry received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on 2 bulls, secondary school fee and assorted protein food."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my son in high school fee. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining portion."
Angelina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Angelina received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house and buy a traditional plough and ox."
Benina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benina received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a toilet since i do not have one ."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to do repairs on my house, buy seeds and do farming of tomatoes to sell and also to pay dowry for my son's wife."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum buying 4 bulls and a traditional plough."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a house and to buy two cows for my dowry payment."