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.
Sally's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sally received a $235 initial payment.
"I want to rent a piece of land to plant income generating crops like beans ans potatoes. They will give me a hand managing my dairy farm."
Wilson's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wilson received a $253 initial payment.
"I am planning to put more money into my business, since it is a start up I want to have enough stock. Look for all glass types, at the moment I have only six glass types. I want to have a variety in my shop."
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline received a $253 initial payment.
"Working on casual jobs is exhausting and unfruitful. We could not get enough money for both household needs and tuition fees for our children, leave alone a small amount of money to be saved for emergencies. I am happy I got to relax when GD send me this money I have had time to do my personal work and even work on our own "shamba""
Caroline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Caroline received a $235 initial payment.
"I expect to save more school fees for my children and make sure my family eats well. I will be having a bigger business which will generate more income for my children's upkeep."
Jerusa's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jerusa received a $235 initial payment.
"My new goal is to purchase more seats in my house to avoid borrowing from my neighbour who sometimes complain that I should buy my own."
Moses's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Moses received a $253 initial payment.
"I am planning to lease land for farming for consumption and sell the surplus."
Eunice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Eunice enrolled.
"Receiving this money to me, will mean making economic step in that, i have been planning to start business but since i have got limited resources, it has been a dream. I have confidence that i will fulfill my desire."
Philipina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Philipina enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of food.Lack of food has hampered everything including education.The little we get all goes into buying food.This has been the trend since when I was born up to date when I am a married woman.It affected me as a child and now it has come to my children whom I am now struggling to buy food at the same time paying school fees."
Erick's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Erick enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is working in the farms for people and earning meagre amounts that can hardly be enough for food and investment plans."
Borness's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Borness enrolled.
"Receiving this money means owning a dairy cow and paying school fees for my children.I am really excited and greatful for such an opportunity"