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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Henry's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Henry enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my parents and grandmother died. I was left with my siblings to take care of. Life has been harsh for us because I don't have a stable source of income to support the family."
Rose's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to buy some two cows which we keep."
Lencer's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lencer enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income. We solely depend on fishing which is not a reliable venture."
Loice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Loice enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have struggled to educate my son who is about to graduate with his first degree in statistics."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have educated my son up to form two because my spouse died when he was in class two and through hard work I have managed to get him to form two."
Carrolyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Carrolyne enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is lack of capital to start my own business."
David's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
David enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I am a responsible father to my children. I wake up every morning knowing that I have to work hard to ensure they are well fed and educated."
Christine's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that we managed to send three of our children to the university to pursue a career of their choice."
Susan's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"My biggest hardship has been to live in a very small house with no seats."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is the small business I run. I sale sugarcane. I am happy because it keeps me busy."