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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Emelder's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emelder received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement and sand, and cement the walls and floor of my house to give it a good finish. I also hope to buy seats to furnish the house."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built our own home."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family."
Harrison's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Harrison enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a stable source of income."
Julita's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Julita enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that since my husband died, I am now a widow and I have kids including grandchildren who all depend on me for their daily needs like food and school fees which at times I am not able to meet."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees, I even had to move my kids from a private to a public school."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is building this house. Initially I was homeless. Now my children have a place to call home."
Salome's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salome enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is buying household items like beddings, jericans and utensils. Initially we had nothing and we were fully dependant on mother in law."
Sheba's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sheba enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face is the need to build a house. Our house is so small, although it's better than nothing."