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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Zadock's family
access_time 6 years ago
Zadock received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am staying a peaceful and a happy life because I do not have any school fees burden, and also I bought a water pump which has been my dream."
Lucy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Lucy received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that we are putting on presentable clothes as a family even my neighbours appreciate.I longer borrow seats from my neighbours whenever Ihave visistors"
Raeli's family
access_time 6 years ago
Raeli received a $545 initial payment.
"I received the money at around 10 am when I was still in bed. I immediately woke up and checked. I was so happy that I even went to withdraw and used it to buy food and clothes that I didn't have."
Sharon's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sharon received a $526 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life right is that I have built a house that I never dreamed I will own. My children are also schooling now and they eat good and enough food unlike before."
Paulo's family
access_time 6 years ago
Paulo received a $526 second payment.
"Right now, I own a cow and I have built a better house for my family and we are living a much happier life. My children are also able to study well without any disturbance."
Peter's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peter received a $526 second payment.
"My life is currently different in that i have a more clear mind and I am able to plan myself well since i have a financial ability."
Meshack's family
access_time 6 years ago
Meshack received a $23 eighth payment.
"I will have my goat and I also plan to add more chicks that I will rear and earn some profits out of the business."
Agnes's family
access_time 6 years ago
Agnes enrolled.
"My top concern is Family, in terms of death. My concern here is losing my life or dying and leaving my young children behind who will struggle and suffer without a mother. My other concern is electrocution. This is because of the pain and instant death that comes with electrocution. Finally, my third concern is lies. I feel hurt and taken for granted when someone lies to me."
Carolyne's family
access_time 6 years ago
Carolyne received a $23 eighth payment.
"I will have a new shelter in addition to being able to hire new land where my husband will be farming hence getting more food for the family."
Irine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Irine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is not having a stable source of income to meet my family's basic needs. I have been struggling to feed my family. "