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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Edwin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Edwin enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that my plans of having dairy cattle and a nice house will be realized. Thanks so much Gd."
Stephen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stephen received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, these days I donot quarrel with my wife because I can meet all the basic needs that used to cause us to conflict a lot in the past."
Judith's family
access_time 6 years ago
Judith received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt very happy."
James's family
access_time 6 years ago
James received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt very happy."
Dinah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Dinah received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt too good and happy."
Kibiye's family
access_time 6 years ago
Kibiye received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live a much more happier life beause I feel loved."
Tobisita's family
access_time 6 years ago
Tobisita received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live my daily life stress free and more happily since my daily needs are met."
Michael's family
access_time 6 years ago
Michael received a $441 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have built my house which I would not have done if I never received the transfer.Secondly I can now use the phone which I think I would have died without having one."
Jotham's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jotham received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have accumulated enough building materials and the my kitchen construction will have kicked on."
Pamela's family
access_time 6 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"Receiving this money means great relief to my children who had fees arreas at their secondary schools, I will be able to pay their school fees and even remain with balance to invest in their school uniforns."