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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Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on building a new house and investing in a cow which I will sell in future to raise school fee for my child."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to clear school fees arrears for my child in secondary school. I also hopeto buy ironsheet, timber and nails and build an iron roofed house."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house. My current house is too small and old. I'm also planning to pay my three children in high school fee."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both floor and walls of my house because it is earth at the moment. I'm also planning to purchase some furniture with the remaining amount."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on building a new house since my current one is in a bad state."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay school fee with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to buy some oxen for farming activities. This will ensure that I till my land in time and at least get adequate yield for family consumption and even sell the proceeds."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to settle my dowry with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to build my own home because at the moment I stay at my in-law's home."
Benson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to start my own business to generate income to sustain my family."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought a motorbike to help me in transportation."
Martha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Martha enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house though still not completed."