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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Stephen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stephen enrolled.
"Receiving this money is an opportunity for me to recover my land that I had hired out in order to marry for my son's wife, it's also a chance for me to buy some animals like cattle that I hope to multiple such that my income is increased. "
Joseph's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build a better house and buy oxen for ploughing."
Joyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is land shortage because I feel like expanding my farm but the land is not enough. "
Lazaro's family
access_time 6 years ago
Lazaro enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house and buy some cattle so that I can marry."
Sarah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sarah received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am happy because I acquired two cows that I observe everyday when I wake up. I feel so much joy because I so not have to beg for money to buy clothes and other necessities."
Esther's family
access_time 6 years ago
Esther received a $469 initial payment.
"I remember when I received the mobile money, I ran out of my house and jubilated loudly. I felt so happy and excited that my life was going to change forever."
Loyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Loyce received a $469 initial payment.
"I was happy because I knew this money was going to offset my problems. I was too miserable and I was helpless but I felt relieved when I rece3ived the transfer."
Hellen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Hellen received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I am happy and I do not have any more worries about food. I do not have to search for casual labour so as to sustain my family. I can now buy food whenever I want to change a diet."
Evarline's family
access_time 6 years ago
Evarline enrolled.
"This means alot to me because I depend on farming but I don't have enough land and money so, I think it's an opportunity for me and my family to acquire more land for farming. "
Adija's family
access_time 6 years ago
Adija enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to take back my children to school since some of them droped out due to financial constraints."