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.
Thabu's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Thabu enrolled.
"Lack of a reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing. I do casual jobs in the community earning $30 per month which caters for food only and it is even not enough."
Kadzo's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kadzo enrolled.
"Last year 2022 I had a fracture on my left hand after filling dizziness and fell. I was served by a physiotherapist and got well. The problem is that I can not involve my self on hard activities and earn a living. During rainy season I also feel a lot of pain on my hand."
Niyitegeka's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Niyitegeka received an initial payment.
"I was so happy coz it was my first time"
Dama's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Dama enrolled.
"I have six children schooling at Mrimani primary. The are supposed to pay $20 each every term. They have a fee balance of $180 which includes $60 arrears for last year. They have been out of school for the whole of February. This has affected their performance. I do charcoal burning which gives me $120 per month which caters to food only. The lack of money to pay school fees for my children is the challenge I am facing."
Mukamana's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mukamana received a $301 initial payment.
"Building my house"
Mukeshimana's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mukeshimana received a $301 initial payment.
"I was at home, it was happy time and my first thought was to eradicate poverty"
Stanley's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Stanley received a $471 second payment.
"I found the GD processes quiet reliable and effective."
Madalitso's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Madalitso received a second payment.
"We've bought 10 bags of cement, at $12.5 each, for our house's floor so that we live in a comfortable place. Thereafter, we went on to buy 3 bags of maize, at $35 each, for food security in our HH. We've saved the remaining amount so that we utilize it in improving our house when the rainy season is over."
Jenifa's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Jenifa received a $471 second payment.
"We are satisfied with the GD processes and procedures for they are transparent, timely and efficient."
Oretha's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Oretha received a $233 second payment.
"Moving into my own house by next year is my biggest hope. This will make me the happiest woman in this universe. I will be called a property owner like my friends who have a house. Respect will be added to me as a person."