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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Jackson's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jackson enrolled.
"My top concern is being unable to pay my rent and especially on time. "
Joseph's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"Be successful in business that am carrying out. "
Maurine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Maurine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the demise of my husband about a month ago. He was diagnosed with malignant epilepsy and had been severely ill for the last three years. Soon after his condition began, we lost a provider. He was our breadwinner. He lost his job as a motorcycle driver and repercussions were dire. I had to overwork myself to provide for the family and it has been so hard to fit into his shoes after the bereavement. "
Maureen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Maureen enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a lot to me as it is going to make me clear college balance which will make me get my certificates and also build a decent house. "
Consolata's family
access_time 6 years ago
Consolata received a $545 initial payment.
"I was very happy and prayed at the moment."
Julius's family
access_time 6 years ago
Julius received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I was so happy because I have never received such amount before, I knew I would be able to pay school fees for my son and start a income generating activity."
Julius's family
access_time 6 years ago
Julius received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought an incubator and I will also be having another source of income which is poultry farming."
John's family
access_time 6 years ago
John received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought a calf."
Robert's family
access_time 6 years ago
Robert received a $545 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was going to have a new house which I have never been able to build on my own."
Carolin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Carolin received a $545 initial payment.
"There is no big difference since the husband squandered in his own ways"