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.
Eliza's family
access_time 4 years ago
Eliza received a $352 initial payment.
"Upon receiving this transfer I was thankful and excited. It is something that had never happened to me prior to receiving this money."
Mary's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mary received a $352 initial payment.
"I bought bags of cement to finish constructing my house because I already have one which only requires maintenance and renovation. I also bought bags of fertilizer for farming as well as food and blankets."
James's family
access_time 4 years ago
James received a $352 initial payment.
"I was happy and grateful. And I will forever be grateful for the help rendered"
Patuma's family
access_time 4 years ago
Patuma received a $352 initial payment.
"I did not have enough food and I was starving and when this money came I bought enough food for my family and we are no longer starving"
Magret's family
access_time 4 years ago
Magret received a $352 initial payment.
"I had no house, but now iam building a new house after receiving the transfer"
Amina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Amina received a $352 initial payment.
"I agreed with my husband to go and buy iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house"
Twaina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Twaina received a $352 initial payment.
"I felt very happy and sweet inside me because i knew this was an end to some of the problems that i used to face. Since my house was not properly thatched during the rainy season i would usually find my flour wet including where i lie down. As i received the transfer i was so happy because i knew my life would change in so many ways."
Grace's family
access_time 4 years ago
Grace received a $352 initial payment.
"Since i wanted to build a boy's quarter for my house i bought building materials for it such as Iron sheets, iron flames, doors and i also bought food. That quarters will be used as a source of income for my family as I will be renting it out."
Emily's family
access_time 4 years ago
Emily received a $352 initial payment.
"I was so excited when I received the text message this is something i never imagined a huge thank you to give directly."
Amina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Amina received a $352 initial payment.
"i have spent the transfer on cement, iron sheets, paid labor for farming, clothes and food."