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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Berida's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Berida received a $447 second payment.
"My life has improved because I accessed adquate treatment for high blood pressure and ulcer. Before, I could not afford to do all the tests required and buy the drugs prescribed by the doctors."
Ana's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ana received a $447 second payment.
"My life is different because I have got basics needs which I did not have like pair of bedsheets and curtains which have beautified my house. Before, my house was very disorganized because I had no curtains. In addition, I'm sure of meeting my family needs in future because I own my commercial house. Previously I had no source of income."
Tabisa's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Tabisa received a $447 second payment.
"My life has changed because I'm sleeping well on my bed. Before, I slept on a hard mat. In addition, my house is now clean because I pastered it. In the past, it was very dusty and at times I would use cow dung to reduce on the dust."
Stella's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stella received a $447 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am healthier because I received adequate treatment. Prior to this cash transfer, I used to sell produce in order to get treatment which was not adequate enough."
Luvuno's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Luvuno enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be financially capable of educating my children. I plan to start a grocery shop just by the road side near my house where I will be able to attract many customers. This will translate to more income that will go into my children's education as well as other necessities. The remaining cash transfer will go into livestock specifically goats, as security when need arises because I can sell them much quickly and completion of my new two bedroom house as the current one is too small for my family of five. "
Sarah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Sarah received a $447 second payment.
"My life has changed alot in that I have built a two roomed iron roofed house. This is an achievement which I never thought I could ever accomplish. Previously, I would get stressed because of financial limitations. I could not afford to buy grass yearly so as to rennovate my hut. The cash transfers were a blessing for me to start anew. I am now happy staying in my iron roofed house. "
Wilson's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Wilson received a $447 second payment.
"I am happy because the cash transfer enabled me to settle all my outstanding debts. In addition to that, I also purchased two oxen that havw simplified farming for me. I was also able to purchase household items like clothes,bedding. In the past, I could not afford to buy all these items at once. I am very glad that I settled all my debts and I can walk freely without looking over my shoulder."
Godfrey's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Godfrey received a $447 second payment.
"The cash transfers enabled me to secure my academic documents that had been withheld for three years due to an outstanding school fees debt. The cash transfers made it possible for me to purchase household items like bedding and clothes. I am happy because I had no money to pay at school so that my documents could be released. More so I am now a presentable person in the community because I dress decently. The cash transfers made these possible."
Nicholas's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Nicholas received a $447 second payment.
"My life has changed alot because the cash transfers enabled me to construct a three roomed iron roofed house. We are now living happily and comfortably. In the past, I had to struggle with the search for grass to thatch our two huts. It proved very expensive and cumbersome. I am very grateful because the cash transfers got that burden off my shoulders."
Benson's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Benson received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that my children and wife will have come back to live with me. I am always full of stress due to taking my meals at my maternal home. I am glad that this is going to change soon as I am planning to bring my family back soon. In the next four months, I will always be a happy and fulfilled parent since my family will have joined me and I will always live a stress free life due to the joy and warmth children always brings in a home."