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.
Julia's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Julia received a $4 initial payment.
"I am planning to save to build a house since my husband died and left me in a house that is not so good and spacious."
Simion's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Simion received a $4 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change for better because in the next six months I will be harvesting maize hence no hunger.Also we usually drink tea without sugar but with these transfers we shall be buying sugar."
Anna's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Anna received a $4 initial payment.
"My life is more happy and expectant of good things in the future. I am more hopeful than before."
Vincent's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Vincent received a $4 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months because I will have started a poultry broiler project.I also expect to have started investing in a merry go round group towards buying own heifer."
Julius's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Julius received a $23 initial payment.
"My new goal is to start a business to help me raise money for school fees for my children. I intend to start buying and selling of maize as I can readily get the market within my village as we mostly experience food shortage."
Edward's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Edward received a $23 second payment.
"I bought a sheep using the first transfer. Knowing that GD will aid me through their transfer program will help me implement my plans."
Erick's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Erick received a $23 second payment.
"I have new goals is to pay my wife's dowry as traditions require of me. I also thinking of building my home in my compound."
Wilson's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Wilson received a $4 initial payment.
"I am planning to start own business like buying and selling of cattle.I would like to improve my life by hiring a piece of land and planting three months crops like tomatoes and onions.I am also planning to add chicken layers every month."
Anna's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Anna received a $23 second payment.
"My new goal is to start another business. Though I am still not sure which sure of any specific one yet."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Agnes received a $23 second payment.
"I expect that i will be living a more peaceful and happy life with my family. I also want to be more economically confident."