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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Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"My house is small, and I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house with a metal door , and also pay more Tailoring training fee for my grand-child."
Loice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Loice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious house with a larger portion of the transfer because my current house is small. I'm also planning to buy chairs with the remaining amount. Currently I only have 3 plastic chairs in my house which isn't enough."
Lucia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucia received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on College fee for our child."
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also hope to start a small business of selling second hand clothes."
Minyuma's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Minyuma received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a cow with a portion. I'm also planning to invest the rest in stone chipping business."
Dancan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dancan received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on buying more materials for house construction."
Crispin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Crispin received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timbewr and nails , and build an iron roofed house. I also hope to buy cattle."
Purity's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Purity received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay fee to my two children in high school. I'm also planning to build a pit latrine with the remaining amount."
Lillian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lillian received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a plough and oxen for preparing my land during planting season."