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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David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and requires frequent repairs. Apart from that, I'm planning to buy some nice chairs."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay school fee to my son who is joining collage this year. I'm also planning to replace my current roof with new iron sheets because it is too old and leaking."
Evaline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evaline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is in bad condition. I'm also planning to settle some fee arrears for my son in high school."
Samson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samson received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school. i also plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails and extend my house to make it more spacious."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I hope to buy another cow for milk, and invest in poultry farming so that I may have an income."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because it is earth and needs frequent repairs which is also expensive. I'm also planning to build a kitchen where I can prepare my daily meals."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because it is too small in size. I'm also planning to build a kitchen where I can safely prepare my daily meals. Currently I cook in an open place."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I have been married for many years yet my husband has been unable to raise enough money to pay my dowry. I therefore hope to spend the money on paying my dowry."
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in poultry farming. I'm also planning to complete my pit latrine."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to sink and construct a pit latrine in my home, and repace the roof on my house with new ironsheet because it is leaking. I also hope to pay school fees for my children."