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.
Charles's family
access_time 5 years ago
Charles received a $450 second payment.
"My life is much better because I sleep well now on my bed which I purchased using my transfer as opposed to before when I slept on the floor. In addition, I also own a cow and a calf which I never owned before."
Joyce's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joyce received a $450 second payment.
"My life has improved because I now own a cow and a bull which I never thought of owning. My ten months old baby can now drink milk oftenly. Previously, I could not buy a cow and milk everyday for him yet he stopped breastfeeding when he was just two months old. Secondly,I have got back my farm land which I had used as security this I have enough land to cultivate compared to when I cultivated in small piece of land."
James's family
access_time 5 years ago
James enrolled.
"Receiving this money means supporting my children to continue with their education so they may have better earning jobs. "
Mary's family
access_time 5 years ago
Mary received a $450 second payment.
"My life and well being have improved alot. I acquired nice clothing for my family. We eat nice food and we are much healthier now. In the past,I could not afford nice household items. We were dressed in tattered clothes. Life was very miserable."
Martin's family
access_time 5 years ago
Martin received a $450 second payment.
"My life has transformed alot eversince I received the cash transfers. I acquired household property within a shortest period of time. I would not have been in position to afford such items on my own. More so, I paid off debts that were breathing down my neck. Previously, a piece of farm land had been used to access a loan. I had to pay it off so as to repossess that farm land. This will boost my food supply in the future."
Stephen's family
access_time 5 years ago
Stephen received a $450 second payment.
"My life is much peaceful compared to the past. I acquired oxen that have simplified farming. Previously, I had to hire oxen when I needed to plough my farm lands. Life is much better now and less stressful. "
Florence's family
access_time 5 years ago
Florence received a $450 second payment.
"First and foremost, I am very happy that I sleep under a permanent house. This is a dream come true. I never had hopes of ever constructing a permanent house. Previously, my house was leaking and on the verge of collapsing on us. We had no financial strength to enable us maintain it. Secondly, I am happy that with the cash transfers I paid school fees. This issue of school fees used to stress us alot."
Everlyne's family
access_time 5 years ago
Everlyne received a $450 second payment.
"My future is much brighter and predictable. The cash transfers have empowered my family. With the motorcycle that I bought, I am assured of earning daily income. Previously, I had to depend entirely on casual labour which was stressful and unproductive. Currently, I am a relaxed person and my home is at peace."
Betty's family
access_time 5 years ago
Betty enrolled.
"Receiving this money means owning oxen and ox plough for ploughing. This will creat effecitiveness and efficiency in farming hence good yields will be realised. I have been the last to cultivate because, neighbours want to plough their farm land first then I am given oxen when the planting season has passed. I will the complete construction work in my house. The more we are staying in is not complete and there is need to fix Windows and doors in order to improve on ventilation not forgetting plastering and flooring it. This will improve on our standard of living. "
Hellen's family
access_time 5 years ago
Hellen received a $450 second payment.
"My life is good because I now have my oxen for plouging, my children are now enjoying the milk from the cows I bought. I have hired farm land which I will utilise come next farming season. Previously, life was not easy we did casual labor to earn a living and we had no start up point."