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.
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6 years ago
Elizabeth
enrolled.
"I prioritize like that because first I would love to start a business that I can depend on and sustain myself on a daily basis. Secondly, I will pay school fees for my children because I have been struggling so much and lastly, I will use some to pay rent since sometimes I always don't get enough for to pay and I get so much balance. "
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6 years ago
Everlyne
enrolled.
"I prioritize like that because currently am doing hairdressing at my place and I have the knowledge and skills I need and now I would like to have my own shop from my house. I believe I will have more income since now I have a fixed place to operate from. Secondly I would pay school fees for my child so that he would have peace and concentrate in school and pass and lastly I will take myself to school at least to further my studies and enhance my skills. "
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6 years ago
Fanice
enrolled.
"Ever since I was young I used to like eating cakes, now I even see my daughter following my routes, I have this dream of becoming a baker in future, like it has always been my passion and hobbies doing bakery, arranging events is another hobbies so if I link the two I know I will be a popular baker."
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6 years ago
Prisillar
enrolled.
"Currently I have no steady source of income so I do home chores and take care of my family once am done I watch television while listening to music, I sometimes go visit my pals exchange thoughts and ideas on how to run and develop our families. We also prepare meals after discussions and share amongst us to facilitate strong bond between us. "
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6 years ago
Pamela
received a $23 eighth payment.
"I will have enough building materials to erect a new building and eventually move into the new house away from this old structure."
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6 years ago
Margaret
enrolled.
"I will first of all invest in business by having a cloth stock and shop at Gikomba Market and this business will help me greatly in achieving some of my needs. secondly I have a child joining high school next year so in matters of school fees I will be sorted out. I will also use this money to buy some of my house hold goods and items since I still doesn't have enough. "
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6 years ago
Richard
received a $463 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is now booming and am happy ."
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6 years ago
Loyce
received a $463 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy."
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6 years ago
Deborah
received a $463 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am generally happy and my mind is relaxed because I can buy whatever I want."
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6 years ago
Hellen
received a $463 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer happiness was allover the village. We woke up to ululate at 3:00am."
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