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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Josinter's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Josinter received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay my dowry."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Caroline received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees for my child."
Tabitha's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Tabitha received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on moving to my home and build an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees to my child who is to join high school."
Rebeca's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Rebeca received a $98 initial payment.
"l plan to build a nice and big house. l also plan to buy sheep , goat."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in retail shop business. I'm also planning to buy some goats."
Charles's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Charles received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy 2 cows for ploughing."
Mathew's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mathew received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my son's school fees with a larger portion of the transfer while the remaining amount I'll use to buy iron sheets for building."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to plaster my main house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to buy a cow."
Milicent's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Milicent received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding my house.I also want to buy a cow and sheep."
Dorina's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Dorina received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to complete my new house with a larger portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to build a kitchen with the remaining amount."