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.
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Margaret's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Margaret received a $530 second payment.
"The biggest difference for me I would say is that I leased a piece of land where I will now be planting cash crops every season going into the future. At least I will have a land to cultivate and get some food which I will sell out in the future once they mature which means I will have more money in the future to take care of other needs."
Stanley's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stanley received a $530 second payment.
"My life is different in that I have a constant source of income from the poultry project. The income is enough to cater for my family basic needs and I no longer struggle to provide for my family as I used to do in the past when I used to depend on little money I got from casual jobs. I also have a spacious house which can accommodate all my family members and my sons no longer sleep with their neighbor since they have a house to sleep now."
Esther's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Esther received a $367 second payment.
"Before GD came to be, I used to do business but in small scale. The stock I had could get over and many days I was forced to close down because of lack of stock. Currently, I am among the shops with all kind of clothes both men, women, and children. This had seen my customer base increase because of consistency and quality. My revenue income has also increased."
Alice's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Alice received a $23 twelfth payment.
"God willing when we get there I will have another plan but for me right now, my top priority every month when I get the transfers is to make sure that I clear the school fees arrears for my grandchildren because that is the biggest burden I have at the moment."
James's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
James received a $454 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to construct an iron roofed kitchen and plaster my semi permanent house. Before, the rains had started weakening the wall that would have caused the house to fall since it was not plastered. I didn't have money to seek proper treatment and construct an ironed roofed kitchen."
Jactone's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jactone received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My long term goal includes buying cattle such as goats and cows which I will use to pay dowry so that I settle the "debt" once and for all. I know it is not good to live with my wife for this long without paying the dowry but then again its due to my limited finances that I have never been able to do so."
Dinah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Dinah received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I bought livestock. This cows will generate for me income through the sell of milk and its products. In the past, I didn't have a source of income which made it difficult for me to afford basic needs like food."
Samali's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Samali received a $454 second payment.
"My life has improved in that, I bought a plot of land where I will build my new home. I plan to use the house I currently live in for keeping my calves.This will reduce losses and costs like medical due to harsh weather conditions and therefore increasing the productivity levels. During rainy seasons, they always get exposed to harsh weather which makes them sick and at times lead to death. "
Kibiye's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Kibiye received a $454 second payment.
"My is life is different in that I am very happy to have acquired land and changed the roof of my to iron sheets protecting me from strong rains. Before, I had no land to grow food crops and my house used to leak when it rains."
Tobisita's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Tobisita received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I am looking healthy and younger due to better feeding. Before, my appearance was that of an old woman with a wrinkled skin who is poorly fed. This money has brought me happiness."