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.
Benta's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Benta received a $477 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to buy maize for family consumption and house hold items. I also paid school fees for my child who is in secondary school."
Anjelina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Anjelina received a $236 initial payment.
"My life is currently different than it would have been without the transfer since I am able to acquire all the basic needs in life with much comfort as opposed to previously when getting such was hell on me."
Rose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rose received a $477 third payment.
"I bought cement and sand that I used to plaster my house because I wanted it to look decent since it was a mud house.I also bought maize for family consumption."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence received a $45 initial payment.
"My farm is doing well and I am sure of good harvest and I am sure I will be able to plaster my house because I will be receiving money every month. My children have not been sent home for school fees because of the money I received."
Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen received a $477 third payment.
"I used my transfers to bu a new solar pane, a new television set, a new cupboard and utensils. These are the items I lacked most in my house and that is why I gave them the first priority."
Edwina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Edwina received a $477 third payment.
"I used the last cash transfer to buy furniture such as a new set of chairs, blankets and water tanks. I did not have the mentioned items and that is why I decided to purchase them."
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline received a $477 third payment.
"I used the money from GD to build a new house. I initially had a very small house that was not enough for me and my family. I am now proud to have a much bigger house than what I used to have before."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $477 third payment.
"I bought a motorcycle with the third transfer because we did not have a stable source of income. Currently, my spouse uses the motorcycle for taxi services and we are earning good income out of it which has improved our living standards."
Angeline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Angeline received a $45 initial payment.
"I no longer go without food because my kitchen is rained on and I have food in the house to feed my family. My dressing has also changed in the best way. I feel comfortable walking around in m,y new clothes."
Conselata's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Conselata received a $27 initial payment.
"I live a better life now because we have never gone without food since I received this transfer and I am able to meet my children school needs in time."