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.
Cornelius's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Cornelius received a $5 initial payment.
"In the next six months my life would have improved and I would have purchased a piece of land."
Leonard's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Leonard received a $4 initial payment.
"I now have the plans of improving my house into a semi-permanent one by cementing it. I also want to change the roof top of my kitchen from grass thatched into iron roof thatched one."
Naomi's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Naomi received a $23 initial payment.
"I can now plan how to go on with my work and seeing myself leaving casual jobs where I am underpaid."
Leonard's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Leonard received a $23 second payment.
"My new goal is to buy a cow which shall help me to feed my family as I have been buying milk on daily basis for use. This will act as a source of income to my family through the sale of milk."
Weldon's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Weldon received a $23 second payment.
"In the next six months.I will be having chicken ,sheep and dairy cows.Also,my child will also be well in school without disturbance of being send home to collect school fees."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joseph received a $23 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from how it would have been if I had never received the transfer in that I go for less casual job which has made me more relaxed.The transfer has given me support in terms of providing basic needs for my family which I couldn't provide fully if I had not received the transfer.I currently have hope of good changes coming in my family."
Caroly's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Caroly received a $23 second payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that, I will have managed to purchase building material like iron sheets in readiness for establishing my home."
Stephen's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Stephen received a $23 initial payment.
"My new goal is to start a business of buying and selling chicken"
Ruth's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ruth received a $4 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from how it would have been. I will use this money in ways in which I didn't have money to spend on.I will save and start a business so that I generate an income to keep this money in good use."
Mercy's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Mercy received a $4 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from how it would have been if I had not received the transfer in that my household needs and items are improved due to the transfer.My children currently can get better food and also have some better cloths."