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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Walter's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Walter received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to buy a piece of land."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lilian received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house and plaster it.I also want to buy chairs."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Joseph received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to expand my house and plaster my house. l also plan to start a business."
Monica's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Monica received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to build toilet and to buy some cows."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because its too small. I'm also planning to purchase furniture with a portion of the remaining amount while the rest I'll pay school fees to my son."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Millicent received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a toilet.I also want to plaster my house."
Grace's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Grace received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my daughter collage fees with a larger portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to build a pit latrine."
Jack's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jack received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy cows. and pay school fees for my family."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Hellen received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy an oxe plough and pay my medical bills."
Lucy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lucy received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to use that transfer to educate my children. My son is in high school while my daughter is joining high school this year."