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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Wilifrenda's family
access_time 6 years ago
Wilifrenda received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money felt very happy since I knew that part of my problems were solved"
George's family
access_time 6 years ago
George received a $23 fourth payment.
"Had l not received the transfer l could not have build my house this fast."
Elly's family
access_time 6 years ago
Elly received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have started cattle farming."
Patricia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Patricia received a $253 second payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months is that I will have started my second business hence I will be having an extra source of income."
Johana's family
access_time 6 years ago
Johana received a $253 second payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that, I will have bought a plough and the oxen hence I will no longer till the land using my bare hands."
Teresa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Teresa received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received my token transfer, I felt happy."
Ajelena's family
access_time 6 years ago
Ajelena received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt excited."
James's family
access_time 6 years ago
James received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now happy because I have started constructing my house that I will soon sleep in."
James's family
access_time 6 years ago
James received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am stress free compared to life before."
Esther's family
access_time 6 years ago
Esther received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt excited and celebrated with a delicious meal together with my family members."