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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Francis's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Francis received a $453 second payment.
"Life is different than it would have been because I am able to afford basics of life like food, soap, sugar, medical treatment.Thanks to this money which enabled me to acquire second hand taxi motorcycle. Before, life was so miserable that my family would go hungry without food."
Janet's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Janet received a $453 second payment.
"The fact that I received this transfer has made my life different in that I had never got this amount of money that has enabled me to do several things such as repair my bicycle that had taken over three years ever since it got spoiled. Having it repaired can help me ran my errands effectively. I was also able to take my orphaned grandchild to secondary school since she had passed her primary seven well. Previously as there was no money, I planned to make her repeat Primary Seven as means to just keep her in school while I looked for money to maintain her in a secondary school. However, the cow that I acquire will act as an investment that will keep her in school. This is through the sell of its calves to raise her fees."
Otukal's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Otukal received a $453 second payment.
"The most sound change is that, I am living a comfortable life because I sleep in a permanent house. previously, I used to sleep in an uncomfortable house that was grass thatched. The house needed to be renovated on yearly basis which was hectic and expensive."
Jesca's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jesca received a $453 second payment.
"My life is better because I acquired Livestock like a bull and a cow which I did not have. The bull will help in ploughing my gardens when the season for farming starts. Before, I had to just hire for someone which was costly. In addition, I'm currently completing to build a permanent house. Previously, I had only a grass thatched house."
Christias's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Christias received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to get a bumper harvest from my farm. This is because this time round I invested in good seeds and fertilizer. With sales from the farm proceeds, I will be able to improve the condition of our house and even ensure that food is never a hiccup in my household."
Maryann's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Maryann received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I am still planning to save more to boost my business which I take pride in as it generates my family good income. I expect to save some more to buy building materials to use in building a new home as we do have a smaller house that hardly accommodates my large family. My lifestyle will be so different by then as I will eat healthy food, dress well and live in a beautiful house."
Moses's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Moses received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I now sleep on a good double bed while enjoying cool music. I'm also planing to marry a wife since money for paying dowry is now available. Before, I was sleeping on the floor and It would take me many years to work for money for paying dowry if I had not received this transfer."
Loy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Loy received a $453 second payment.
"Currently, my life is different in that my health has greatly improved having got proper timely treatment. Before receiving this transfer, my health was really deteriorating as I had a problem with my uterus that needed urgent attention. Living in a complete plastered house has as well made my life different as it makes it look more nice and easy to clean than before when it not fully complete. I would sweep it and the house filled with dust."
David's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
David received a $453 second payment.
"My life has improved because I can afford to have a balanced diet . Before, I could only have a balanced diet after a month. In addition, I'm in the process of completing to build my spacious permanent house which I never thought I would have done. In the past, I had a small house which was not enough."
Stella's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stella received a $453 second payment.
"The significant change in my daily life is that, I am a happy person because I received a phone that I am using for communicating. Besides, I have paid all the school fees for my children. Prior to this cash transfer, It was difficult to communicate and pay school fees because I used to rely on my small business and produce for paying fees."