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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Cyprian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Cyprian received a $98 initial payment.
"I plan to buy atleast 2 oxen for ploughing my land, and also boost the stoke for my fish business."
Sela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sela received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to pay fee to my daughter in high school."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because it is too small. I'm also planning to pay my daughter in high school fees with the remaining amount."
Teresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresa enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having worked as an hotelier and from my savings I was able to buy a goat."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, my children are in schools and if I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in primary schools, if I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school."
Dina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dina enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, my children are currently in schools and I have fees arrears, if I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school."
Maculate's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maculate enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having been married to a wonderful husband."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a house for my family."
Isaiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaiah enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to support my family. My spouse died and since then life hasn't been easy for my family."