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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Sofia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sofia enrolled.
"About 20 years ago, I lost my husband. Accordingly, I never imagined I could manage to sustain my family - it seemed that the world was coming to and end because he (my husband) was the primary breadwinner. Luckily, God has been on my side - I have managed to fend for my family since then. Hence, the lose of my husband serves as the biggest challenge I have faced in life."
Mary's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I have always wanted to educate my children to a level they desire and achieve their dreams. One of them wants to be a pilot in future and i would want to make that dream to come to reality and later they can take care of me."
Ann's family
access_time 6 years ago
Ann enrolled.
"I would want to improve my life and my living standards, if i could have a businesa that is good n big tha can sustain my daily needs and meet alot my childrens needs, build or buy a house i would be so happy"
Salina's family
access_time 6 years ago
Salina enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is unreliable source of income. I depend on casual labor that is unpredictable and pays very little. This makes it very difficult to meet the daily needs of my family like food and clothes."
Tabitha's family
access_time 6 years ago
Tabitha enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is unreliable source of income. I depend on casual labor services that are tedious and seasonal. This make it very challenging to provide for my family."
Peter's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"In the morning I go to work and come back in the evening. When I am back, I take a shower then relax with my family. I watch news and listen to music sometimes before I go to sleep. When I am not going to work I relax with my family, visit friends, listen to music and sometimes play or watch football."
Glorine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Glorine enrolled.
"I prioritize that way because I would love to grow my business and have a stable business then buy some household good that I lack then save some so that incase of any emergency I have where to start from."
Benson's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"I usually go to school that is college after that I operate my cyber business.While in my free time I do play rugby and goes to church on Sunday then after that I do relax in the house. "
Susan's family
access_time 6 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"My family is always my most worry because every mother or parent wants to give their children the best life that they should have. I always strive to give them the best. While also succeding in my business ambition is my worry because it's an ambitious idea and a lot of people are doing it so I would like to do it differently. Lastly rent payment is another worry since at times our house is always locked by landlord if the rent is not payed in time. "
Racho's family
access_time 6 years ago
Racho received a $45 third payment.
"I am planning to save the money and some of my profits so that I can purchase a few household items such as seats and water storage equipment."