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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Deborah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Deborah received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I become so happy."
Jane's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jane received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I became too happy."
Joyce's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joyce received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now own a plot of land and a bicycle. I never thought I would own these property but I am glad and happy for give directly."
Merab's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Merab received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I became very happy because this was a miracle to me."
Ajabu's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ajabu received a $441 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that now sleep comfortably because I bought a mattress with my first transfer and other things that I used to just dream of"
Wakate's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wakate received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I can now provide for my children their daily bread without much difficulty"
Betty's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Betty received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been relieved from the school fees burden that I had."
Grace's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Grace received a $459 initial payment.
"I am very happy because I was able to buy school requirements for my children. I did not have anywhere to access money to sort my children's schools."
Miriam's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Miriam received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has changed because in the past I used to beg for a living. And also with the business I started, I'm assured of daily income for my family's sustainability."
Peter's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Peter received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy because this money was going to improve my life."