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.
Mariatu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mariatu received a $342 second payment.
"we are thankful this transfer will help us get what we want"
Elina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Elina received a $342 second payment.
"There is a big change as Iam happy"
Hawa's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hawa received a $342 second payment.
"We do better in supporting vulnerable families"
Rusi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Rusi received a $499 initial payment.
"I built a house for my 2 sons since they did not have a place to sleep. I also paid school fees for my son who is in college. The remainder of the transfer was spent on food."
Kassimu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Kassimu received a $352 initial payment.
"am now sleeping in a house of iron sheets which i have always wanted."
Wotchi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Wotchi received a $342 second payment.
"My life is different now because am able to build a good house, as compared to the past where i never had enough money that i can use to build a house hence i was staying in a grass thatched poorly built house. I am also able to provide enough food for my family which was very difficult in the past."
Ishumael's family
access_time 4 years ago
Ishumael received a $342 second payment.
"My life and that of my family is incredibly different. Before my brother died we had used the first transfer to build a house, at least something to show for being a part of the program. And as already mentioned the second transfer helped us settle medical bills. If not for the program we would have been indebted to date"
Adija's family
access_time 4 years ago
Adija received a $342 second payment.
"The life of my grandma has change so much soon after getting the cash transfers. She was able to buy food which will take her for the rest of the year which was possible for her to do so."
Alesi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Alesi received a $352 initial payment.
"i am now sleeping on a mattress unlike the mat i used to sleep on and i now cam afford food."
Luwa's family
access_time 4 years ago
Luwa received a $342 second payment.
"My life is different than before in that these days I am constantly happy. Previously I would be overwhelmed by the stress of seeing my children unhappy and not owning a much nicer house. I would look at people in big houses like bosses and envy them. But look at me now, I have a mattress, a bed, and my iron sheets kusangalala"