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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Washington's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Washington enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income since I am a fishermen and getting fish in the lake is a very big problem."
Julian's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Julian enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and bought cows for my family."
Dolphine's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Dolphine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my house got burnt. As a widow, I had to ensure that I find a place which we could call a home as a family. I pay rent every month and its been difficult."
Conslata's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Conslata enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to save money and bought poultry which I keep in my home"
Michael's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Michael enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have really struggled to much and have constructed a house for my family."
Mauline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mauline enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is lack of sufficient finances to feed and cater for the medical needs of my family."
Susan's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have successfully raised six orphans from my two late daughters out of hard work at my shop."
Milka's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Milka enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have in life is lack of sufficient funds to satisfactorily meet the needs of my family."
Lorine's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lorine enrolled.
"I am proudest that I have assisted my brother to train in carpentry through sales of charcoal."
Lawrence's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lawrence enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of sufficient finances to meet the needs of my family because I depend on fishing and at times the outcome isn't good."