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.
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John enrolled.
"Receiving this money is really exciting.My kids are still young and they are now guaranteed of a brighter future since I am going to invest really well."
Nagib's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nagib enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in life is continuous struggle to meet medical bills for my son who battles with uncommon sickness. "
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that am going to be able to buy two cross-breed cow that have higher milk production that I will be able to sell to my neighbors. The remaining amounts I will hire a farm and plant sugarcane so that when I harvest I shall be able to build a new house."
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline received a $637 second payment.
"My life different if l could not have received the transfer is that l could have still staying in a very small uncomfortable house because l could not have manage to build the house that l have now. "
Vivian's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vivian enrolled.
"Receiving this money means my husband and I are going to build a new house. Currently we only have a single house that serve as a kitchen, living room and bedroom for both our 3 children and the two of us. We are going to build a kitchen that will contain our children's bedroom. Secondly, I want to train as a saloonist after which I will open a saloon of my own before the end of this year. This will mean an extra source of income to sustain our family. "
Rosemary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rosemary enrolled.
"Receiving this money means hope and beginning of improved living standards. I would like to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my children. Education is the best inheritance I can give to them. This will enable them to complete the job market."
Caroline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Caroline received a $548 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel so happy and relieved having paid the loan that was giving me sleepless nights."
Alice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alice received a $23 fifth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect my business to more doing better.I am hopeful and positive that this will happen as I continue receiving these transfers."
David's family
access_time over 6 years ago
David enrolled.
"I am very happy to be among those who will benefit from this cash transfer. Now I'll be able to uplift myself financially by starting a small business and build a nice house for my family. Thank you very much GD."
Nancy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nancy received a $236 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that, I will have managed to boost my business and buy cattle using the profits in return."