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.
Mary's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mary received a $356 initial payment.
"I was very happy , I never thought I would receive this amount of money. I thought it was all a lie, until I received the money."
Sophy's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sophy received a $356 initial payment.
"I was excited when I received the money. I was not anticipating at that time. The message came in the evening, first thing in the morning I rushed to collect the money from the agent."
Esnart's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esnart received a $356 initial payment.
"" my house fell during last rainy season, so after I received the first transfer I bought 30 iron sheets and other roofing materials and I now have a new home"
Violet's family
access_time 4 years ago
Violet received a $356 initial payment.
"The biggest different in my daily life is having a house with iron sheet. This is very big to me, am a very old woman and I have no source of income. I had no hope that one day I will own a house with iron sheet, when this rain stops I will build one and finally achieve what I have always wanted in my whole life. Now I wish my husband was alive to witness this, because it is what we ever wanted in this life."
Asiyatu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Asiyatu received a $356 initial payment.
"I have been able to purchase iron sheets for me to furnish my house which was leaking whenever the rains starts, I have also purchased door flames .In addition to that I have bought kitchen untesils namely buckets , plates. I have also bought maize since I did not have food at home"
Asilani's family
access_time 4 years ago
Asilani received a $356 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is the whole family is gaining weight and looking healthy because we are eating very well and sleeping on matress. This is something I never thought my family could achieve in this life."
Amina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Amina received a $356 initial payment.
"I received the first transfer and I bought a new mattress and a bed, 5 bags of maize."
Indi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Indi received a $356 initial payment.
"" I was very happy to seem a message on my mobile phone that I have received the first transfer, I thought i would never received the money"
Aisha's family
access_time 4 years ago
Aisha received a $356 initial payment.
"Life has changed since I received the money, I am now able to sleep comfortably on a new mattress"
Brightone's family
access_time 4 years ago
Brightone received a $356 initial payment.
"There is a huge difference because my child has resumed his studies, he was chased out of school because of school fees and now we have paid the balances properly."