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.
John's family
access_time 5 years ago
John received a $467 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I became so happy. It was 3:00am but I could not sleep again, only plans were running in mind."
Margaret's family
access_time 5 years ago
Margaret received a $467 initial payment.
"I have been married officially after my husband fulfilled the traditional obligation of paying dowery to my parent. This I consider a big difference because our marriage has been blessed, my parents are happy and I am respected as a wife by the community around me. Before getting the money, my parents were not happy with my marriage."
Mary's family
access_time 5 years ago
Mary received a $467 initial payment.
"I ulalated the moment I received the money on my phone, I thanked God because he is really good, I received the money I have never held before because of his grace."
Teddy's family
access_time 5 years ago
Teddy received a $467 initial payment.
"The big difference in my life is that I am relaxed and I have peace of mind because I have paid school fees and a debt that I had. Previously, I was stressed, sickly and had sleepless nights due to over thinking. My children could be sent home for school fees yet I did not have any money to keep them at school."
Angella's family
access_time 5 years ago
Angella received a $467 initial payment.
"My life is much better because I have paid school fees for my children this term without depending on farming proceeds as I used to in the past. Secondly, I have bought building materials for my permanent. Though I'm still sleeping in leaking thatched house."
Esther's family
access_time 5 years ago
Esther received a $467 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy because I was going to build permanent house."
Leonard's family
access_time 5 years ago
Leonard received a $467 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, I felt very happy because I was certain of owning bulls for ploughing my farm land."
Irene's family
access_time 5 years ago
Irene received a $467 initial payment.
"My life will soon improved after I have bought bulls for ploughing my farm land that is after getting the second transfer.I have not yet bought the bulls"
Christine's family
access_time 5 years ago
Christine received a $467 initial payment.
"My life will soon change after I have fixed shatters in my permanent house. My house will be enough freshair and light in it after removing the bricks. Currently, the welder is still making them."
Majeri's family
access_time 5 years ago
Majeri received a $467 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy because I was going to repossess my farm land and plaster my permanent house."