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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Jennifer's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jennifer received a $459 initial payment.
"The heart is so happy because i couldn't be believe i could hold this kind of money in large amounts. My living standards have also improved."
Eunice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Eunice received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now at peace since I do not have to ask my spouse for money every time. My child too could walk all the way to school because I couldn't afford his transport to school. I'm also engaged the whole day, so I do not have time to think about negative things."
Andrew's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Andrew received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that I earn more from my hotel business than before since I added entertainment unit that draws a lot of customers and thus more income."
Rose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rose received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy"
Juarine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Juarine received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I will have a bought cow to be able to rear and milk it in the future when it gives birth."
Robert's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Robert received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am happy and less stress since I almost opening a business that will generate more income and hence being able to support the family easily."
Rehema's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rehema received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now afford to eat a variety of food."
Stella's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Stella received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I became so happy."
Jairo's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jairo received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest differnce in my daily life s that i'm at peace because finally I know I'll soon have a house."
Moses's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Moses received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six years, I expect to be in peace and bring up a family comfortably."