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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Sherifa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sherifa enrolled.
"I am proudest of educating my children up to college level and that is my achievement."
Jacqueline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacqueline enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I hold a diploma certificate in purchasing and supply management and I know that I have a brighter future. "
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"I am proudest that I taught my spouse to save money and that has helped us to purchase cows and goats which we can sell incase of an emergency. "
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to feed and clothe my children by doing small businesses. "
Maseline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maseline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of a good source of income. I feel frustrated because my children are frequently sent back home due to fee arrears. "
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate our children and our firstborn is joining high school next year. "
Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is financial distress because my spouse does not have a reliable source of income and I operate a small business which does not help much because of the burden of school fee."
Josiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josiah enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that through hard work, I have succeeded in ensuring that my children have food and regulary attend school."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that our children are getting their basic needs regardless of the small income we earn. We have managed to feed and keep them in school."
Joice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joice enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that I have taken my child up to high school."