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.
Busina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Busina enrolled.
"Well, when I receive this money I will use it to buy bags of cement to finish constructing my house. I paused constructing this house because I had no cash but now with this money Iam sure I will complete it's construction. Iam equally excited because part of the funds shall be used to buy food for my family."
Jamira's family
access_time 4 years ago
Jamira received a $352 initial payment.
"I was very happy and my husband screamed with joy."
Halima's family
access_time 4 years ago
Halima received a $352 initial payment.
"I was vey happy and threw a rice party for my kids"
Gilbert's family
access_time 4 years ago
Gilbert enrolled.
"When my wife left me, I faced the biggest hardship of my life. I had children to take care of and at the same time fend for them through casual labor. They were so young at the time and the responsibilities were so much overwhelming to me."
Sakina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sakina received a $352 initial payment.
"I now have enough food and clothes which was a challenge to find"
Marriam's family
access_time 4 years ago
Marriam received a $352 initial payment.
"I have spent the money on cement, clothes and food"
Patuma's family
access_time 4 years ago
Patuma received a $352 initial payment.
"I was very happy it was not what i expected and could not believe my eyes"
Asiyatu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Asiyatu received a $352 initial payment.
"I screamed and jumped with joy knowing i have mlre than enough money to feed my family"
Kahindi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Kahindi received a $494 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying four goats. These shall be the living assets that will come in handy when an emergency arises.  I settled to buy goats because I  have the necessary skills to rear them. I addition to that, I bought several building poles, a few pieced of iron sheets, timber, and nails. I purchased l these with an intention of constructing a new house. Also, I spent a smaller portion of the transfers on clearing a hospital bill because some years I was involved in an accident and I normally attend some checkups as a result of that. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family."
Akuzionela's family
access_time 4 years ago
Akuzionela enrolled.
"The biggest challenge I have is finding enough money to buy food for me and my family. Since I depend on casual labour which is mostly found during the farming season, Its hard for me to provide for my family when I dont find any piece of work."