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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Alice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"The inability of my parents to pay for my school fees meant that I had to quit schooling at an early stage while my friends progressed. Now, I live a life(of hustle and tussle, working hand to mouth e.t.c) that could've have been different had I continued with my education and for me this is the biggest hardship that I have ever experienced."
Ludia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ludia enrolled.
"My son got separated with his wife some years back and since then, I have been taking care of them for him. I have been trying my best to raise them but one could see these children not so happy due to them not experiencing their motherly love. This experience has been the biggest hardship of my life."
Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"Receiving this money means buying a plot in th nearby centre so as to build and open up a business to sustain the family ."
Naphutali's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Naphutali enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is in adquate income for hiring or acquiring agricultural land. This has affected my crop yields. "
Joyce's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to facilitate treatment and yet I am in need."
Jennifer's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jennifer enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, buy a bull that can help in the farming activity. "
Janet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to facilitate the needs of my household."
James's family
access_time over 6 years ago
James enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land to carry out cultivation. "
Janet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced is the consistent malaria attack on my baby."
Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is joy for having received this money which is now helping me to have my own permanent house."