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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Millicent's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face currently is that I have no sustainable source of income, my children need to go to school and at least get proper meals but this is nearly impossible because of lack of funds."
Rose's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having worked for many years as a fish trader and saved most of the profits that I get. The profits saved have enabled me to educate my children and I am still educating them, this makes me very proud."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is lack of enough money to adequately take care of my health, I have a chest condition and my leg joints are also very painful, I fear that my condition will worsen and my children will not be adequately taken care of."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to buy ox plough and also plan to build a house."
Alice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Alice received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to pay school fee , l also plan to plaster my house ."
Rose's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Rose received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to expand my house it is small. l also plan to pay school fee and buy a cow."
Grace's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Grace received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to buy ox plough and pay school fee."
Eunice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Eunice received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to pay school fee and to buy a cow."
Elijah's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Elijah received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to build a kitchen , l also plan to plaster my house."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Pamela received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to start poultry farming , l also plan to buy sheep , goat."