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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Ada's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ada received a $546 initial payment.
"The moment I received money, I felt so happy. I was not expecting it. I was overwhelmed."
Nicholas's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nicholas received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have enough food for my children from the cow and I sell the extra milk for income. My lifestyle has since changed because i have been economically empowered."
Paul's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Paul received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life right now is that I now own a cow of my own and it gives me alot of joy. My lifestyle has since changed from then."
Norah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Norah received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier that I have paid my children's fees and that the level of my lifestyle has changed since I am building a better home for us."
Marcela's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Marcela received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the change of diet, currently, I am taking a good lunch unlike before when I would skip."
Derick's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Derick received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have been stable in the poultry keeping and probably I should start earning income out of it."
Peterline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Peterline received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are comfortably learning now that we cleared their school fees."
Sheila's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sheila received a $546 initial payment.
"Right now, I have a cow of my own and in the near future, I will have a source of income. I also have a water security with a water tank that I have. I see a big difference."
Titus's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Titus received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer struggle as much as I used to do and right now I know I am going to have my school certificate and will help me secure a job."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"Receiving this money means investing in agriculture through buying land. This land will enhance on our household's source of livelihood."