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.
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almost 7 years ago
Kevin
received a $5 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months because I will be able to buy enough food for my family as well as having an iron roof on my house."
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almost 7 years ago
Rosemary
received a $5 initial payment.
"The difference in my life is the fact that I have planted hybrid seeds which I know will give more harvest to help me feed my family well. I am also able to feed well."
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almost 7 years ago
Scholastica
enrolled.
"The greatest achievement am proudest of is having built a new home since when my husband passed away we were living in someone else home."
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almost 7 years ago
Silas
enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of in my life, is having worked as West Sakwa Ward manager, during which I accorded more support to the needy students to access bursary. I also played a critical role in the construction of Agwara-Riwa murrum road which links Agwara to Riwa village, an act that has earned me more respect among my peers."
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almost 7 years ago
David
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life, is my inability to provide for my family due to hard economic times. I have been operating a charcoal business which has not given me good returns in the recent past hence subjecting me to continuous lack."
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almost 7 years ago
Edwin
received a $5 initial payment.
"My biggest worry of school uniform is no longer worrying me like it used before since my son is in new school uniform."
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almost 7 years ago
Victor
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of a steady income. I work for someone at an agrivet shop and the salary is so small and inconsistent. Sometimes I get paid late thus the plans I have cannot be fulfilled because money is delayed"
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almost 7 years ago
Magret
enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is purchase of a door from little saving from Saving and loaning scheme. Initially I had nothing to close the door and this exposed us to insecurities."
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almost 7 years ago
Caleb
enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is training as a painter through apprentice. I am able to offer the skills and as well bargain for payment. I am happy for it has formed my source of income."
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almost 7 years ago
Daniel
enrolled.
"The achievement that i am proudest of was being able to build my own house at a very tender age.As a result,i have managed to gain respect amongst my peers since in our community,it is considered a taboo for a young man to be living with the parents in the same house."
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