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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Agnes's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Agnes received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I would expect to have to buy a quality dairy cow so that when it starts lactating I got to sell milk. This will be a reliable source of income. This will enable me not to engage in heavy casual work and concentrate on dairy farming which I love the most."
Hellidah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Hellidah received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I plan to pay school fees for my grandchild. As she requested and has shown commitment towards her education, I would like to give her the best because I know with her determination, she will achieve her dreams. I want the best for her and I will sacrifice my pleasure for her dreams."
Amos's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Amos received a $23 eighth payment.
"I have always been yearning to join college and believe in the next six months I would have joined. My parents had struggled to see me through high school and I hope that the money which I get will support me through my college."
Samwel's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Samwel received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change significantly in the next six months. I will be feeling much relieved from the work of paying school fees for my children since one of my children will have completed his studies. However, my real happiness and satisfaction will come after ensuring that all of my children have completed their studies."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseph received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change drastically in the next six months. This is because I will be connected to the electricity grid. Moreover, I will have purchased a television to keep us updated and entertained. Still, I will be residing in a warm and more presentable house after installing the furniture and ceiling boards. This means I will be enjoying a higher standard of living. Additionally, I will be having more money spared to be used for other activities after accomplishing the two priority projects that I have. Subsequently, I will be more confident and optimistic about a good life after retiring from work."
Leonard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Leonard received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect in the next six months to shall have paid my school fees using my savings and this will give me ample time in my studies hence I will be assured of my future success through the completion of the course."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jackline received a $23 eleventh payment.
"I expect in the next four to have expanded my business using the saving from the merry go round group and this will earn me an extra income to meet other basic needs."
Judy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Judy received a $549 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life after we received the transfer is that it's been just pure happiness. Nothing beats that moment of owning a piece of land under your name. We have begun the journey of building a new home there away from the old congested land."
Mary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mary received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have saved enough money to start a salon business. This business will be earning me an extra income to meet other basic household needs."
Christine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced is illness. I have had multiple operations but no change."