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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Janet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janet received a $461 initial payment.
"Th biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am full of joy and excitment throughout my life."
Sharifah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharifah received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received my cash transfer, it was the only message that woke me up from sleep."
Erukana's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Erukana received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am a happy person because I have been able to support my mother acquire adequate treatment."
David's family
access_time over 6 years ago
David received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am a happy person after paying off the medical bill that I had."
Rose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rose received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt so happy."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, I felt happy."
Edith's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Edith received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my house is now looking good and I now feed on a balanced diet."
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I find it easy and simple to pay tuition for my children compared to the situation before I received the cash transfer."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now happy compared to days before I received my transfer. "
Zaituna's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Zaituna received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have gained self esteem because I have started the process of constructing a permanent house for her household. My current house is leaking and when it rains, we have to stay a wake until the rain stops."