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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Stecy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Stecy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because currently I live in a single room house. I'm also planning to purchase more chairs with a portion of the remaining transfer while the rest I'll pay fee to my child in primary school."
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new house on another land because where I currently live is swampy. I'm also planning to pay fee to my son in high school."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and buy a calf with the balance."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of small livestock and repair for my current house."
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house with a portion of the transfer . I'm also planning to pay school fee to my daughter in high school."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy some two oxen which will help me in farming activities. Currently I beg my neighbors to till me the land. This in most cases deny me opportunity to plant in time because they have to do their farms first."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on secondary school fee for our child and house construction project."
Monika's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monika received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay fee to my son who is joining collage this year. I'm also planning to pay fee to my son in secondary school."
Celine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Celine received a $99 initial payment.
"I planning to build the house and pay school fees."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I lack so many things in my house, I therefore hope to buy seats and other household items. I also hope to pay money needed in school for the children, and buy a cow for keeping."