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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John's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
John received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a nice house and furnish it."
Helida's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Helida received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay school fees to my daughters. I'm also planning to buy a large water tank with the remaining amount."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to pay school fees , l also plan to buy seats"
Selpher's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Selpher received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying 2 cows and an oxe plough."
Moses's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Moses received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to establish my own home with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to purchase some furniture with the remaining amount."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement my house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to pay fees to my three children in high school."
Alice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Alice received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to buy a water tank , l also plan to buy sand and bricks."
Eunice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Eunice received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on extending my house.I also want to buy cowas and pay school fees for my children."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to add some iron sheets then build a house . l also plan to buy seats for my house , bedding and food for the family."
Maren's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Maren received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying chairs.I also want to start a business and plaster my house."