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.
Lahema's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Lahema received a $337 second payment.
"The recipient life has changed in ways she never imagined all that's to the program she now has food and good shelter"
Vincent's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Vincent enrolled.
"Unemployment has been the biggest hardship in my life. I graduated from the university and thought that it would be easy getting a job with my undergraduate degree, I have really applied for jobs but haven't been successful. I had to resort to casual labour but the income I get from it is not sustainable, it barely provides for my households basic needs."
Joseah's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Joseah enrolled.
"My household depends on subsistence farming for an income, we harvest cereals such beans, maize, millet and sell them to small scale donkey farmers who pass by our village. We can not afford to take our harvest to the nearest cereal board because it is very far, so most of our produce is consumed locally by the villagers and near by villagers. Receiving this money will mean a lot to my household because I will use it to invest in livestock keeping. I believe livestock keeping is a profitable choice for business. Sell profits made from the livestock will aid in paying for education for my children and in general my total income will have increased."
Picoty's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Picoty enrolled.
"As a young family with kids who rely mainly on milk as the primary source of proteins and related nutrients, receiving this money means that my children shall always enjoy a good diet. This is because I will utilize the transfer on purchasing an additional cow that will provide us with milk. Currently we are relying on only one cow to acquire the invaluable resource. When the cow is not lactating, we usually struggle to obtain milk from our neighborhood; at times we have no funds for buying the milk. Hence, having two cows will probably ensure that we always have milk in our household."
Kadzo's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Kadzo enrolled.
"In my life I have built so many houses that I have lost count. Every 3 years I have to construct a new structure because they keep on collapsing. This is attributed to the fact that I cannot build a permanent house at once due to financial challenges. This becomes costly but I don't have an option since I cannot save funds for the same. Receiving this money therefore means, I will build a good house with stronger walls and an iron sheet roof. This will save me the pain of repairing houses every now and then."
Dama's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Dama enrolled.
"For a long time I have desired to own a better house. This dream couldn't be achieved due to my low financial status. My house is very small and damaged at the same time. I feel quite unsafe in this structure because it might fall anytime. Receiving this money therefore means, constructing a good house. Besides, I will purchase livestock that will finance my son's education."
Wetu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Wetu received a $337 second payment.
"the organisation is doing well by helping people solve their financial problem."
Saujati's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Saujati received a $337 second payment.
"I HAVE SAVED IT"
Rose's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Rose received a $337 second payment.
"I spent the transfer on buying roofing materials, food, mattresses and other essential items at home"
Rose's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Rose received a $337 second payment.
"My life is now different because I am able to do alot of things like start a business or buy things for my house. My children are now going to school"