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.
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4 years ago
Falida
received a $352 initial payment.
"when i received my transfer i bought food because i did not have food at home. the other amount was used to buy iron sheets as am planning to improve my house. the remaining amount was used to buy mattress, bicycle and other basic needs."
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4 years ago
Mike
received a $352 initial payment.
"I have managed to buy notable things which could have taken me ages to buy. I am happy that am able to use my bike whenever am traveling. I bove all, i have goats which are my source of joy."
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4 years ago
Asiyatu
received a $352 initial payment.
"The recipient was so happy and excited cause she didnt believe the message when she received the transfer"
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4 years ago
Sausyeje
received a $352 initial payment.
"i want to build a house , therefore i have bought iron sheets and bricks in advance. I have also bought a mattress, blanket and bed to be sleeping comfortably . i did not have enough food for the family, hence buying bags of maize"
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4 years ago
Martha
received a $352 initial payment.
"walking long distances was hard, Now i have purchased a motorbike. I can travel comfortably"
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4 years ago
Rabecca
received a $352 initial payment.
"I did nothing after I got the transfer because I was sick"
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4 years ago
Saujatu
received a $352 initial payment.
"My everyday life has improved so much because i am waking up in the morning and go about my daily routine without having to worry about what to eat on that day and this has helped me and my family to more productive in our daily lives."
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4 years ago
Chrissy
received a $352 initial payment.
"My life is different as i have not been expecting such kind of money"
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4 years ago
Jimmy
received a $352 initial payment.
"I bought iron sheets 25 and 12 bags of cement so that I renovate my house. One side was failing down so the money has helped to do this.
I went and bought 3 bags of fertilizer for my garden as I did not have any fertilizer before . I bought 5 of maize us I had run out of maize for my home. I went on to buy groceries for my home as we did any essential groceries.
I also went and gave some of the money to my children to buy some clothes as they did not have any decent clothes."
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4 years ago
Samiyatu
received a $352 initial payment.
"This was an exciting moment in my life. It is an unforgettable moment which has defined my welfare and that of the family. It has saved my life."
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