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.
Irene's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irene enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is not having a job, to be able to support my husband to take care of our family needs. I am a housewife and my husband depends on casual labour to take care of the family. This therefore, means that on days that he does not work we are all forced to sleep hungry because there is nobody else to support him. "
Victor's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Victor received a $235 initial payment.
"My life is currently different in that I have a modesst house and a sheep I can call my own."
George's family
access_time over 6 years ago
George enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy building materials like poles and cement so that I can expand my house. I will spend part of the transfer on paying school fees for my children and an orphan that I am currently staying with."
Victor's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Victor received a $253 initial payment.
"In the next six months,my life will be so good. After saving this money I have been spending on kerosene,it will be some good amount that will enable me do something bigger and better."
Leonard's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Leonard received a $23 sixth payment.
"I am planning to still expand my business to give me a higher yield and a good profit that will motivate me work harder."
Anne's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Anne enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is lack of reliable source of income. I depend on casual labor that is seasonal. My children stay at home most of the time due to lack of school fees. This has since affected their academic performance "
Pamela's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"Receiving this money means happiness in my life. I would like to spend the transfer in paying school fees for my son who is in high school."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Receiving this money means investing in my children's education.I intend to use this money for paying their school fees."
Deborah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Deborah enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to buy land for farming."
Emmanuel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Emmanuel enrolled.
"Receiving this Money means I will be in position to buy household items like utensils and beddings"