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.
Herine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Herine received a $547 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy since I knew that I would be able to build a decent house and buy a solar lantern since the previous one had gotten spoilt."
Irine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irine enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to start my own business of selling clothes at our local market in Awasi. "
Eunice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Eunice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is unstable hence paying school fees for our children is a big challenge and at times they are sent home due to lack of fees. "
Nicasius's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nicasius received a $254 initial payment.
"I would like to purchase a water pump that I will use during the dry season to irrigate my farm which will greatly increase my income."
Nancy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I can finally repair my dilapidated house. The house is almost collapsing and I fear that it might harm some members of my family if it collapses when we are asleep."
Anne's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Anne enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I can finally build a better house for my family. The house we live in was built by workmen who did a poor job and it is too small to comfortably house my family."
Samson's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Samson enrolled.
"Receiving this will enable me change my roof that normally leaks during rainy season. I will also use it to buy farm materials like fertilizer and seeds to improve my harvest in future."
Scholar's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Scholar enrolled.
"Receiving this money brings happiness and joy to my family. I would like to spend the transfer on buying a cow. This would eventually provide me with milk and improve our nutrition as a family."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Receiving this money means happiness and better life for my family. I would like to spend the transfer in constructing a new house that is modern and spacious to accommodate my family."
Esther's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is lack of money to educate my children. They are usually sent home for school fees and this has interfered with their academic performance."