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.
Janeth's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Janeth enrolled.
"There was a time my Son Emmanuel tried committing suicide and this was the lowest moment in life. We spent a lot of resources and time in hospital. It took him time to recover and at some point we had to seek spiritual help. Our pastor helped us through and we thank God For his grace. Emanuel is now doing well in school."
Beryl's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Beryl enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is lighting in the house. As a student i find it difficult to study and do assignments at home because of insufficient light. We use kerosine tin lamps and this makes me to strain my eyes a lot. At times we even lack money to buy kerosine."
Benter's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Benter enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is when I started a retail shop business. In my determination, I managed to save enough money that I used to buy a piece of land and I also paid medical bills for my mother in law who was admitted in hospital."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"The achievement I am most proud of is last year when I recieved a bumper harvest from my farm, I managed to get 6 bags of maize and 2 bags of beans. I had enough to feed myself, sold the surplus and used the money to buy chicken that have now grown in number."
Kevin's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Kevin received a $4 initial payment.
"I expect life to change in the sense that I plan to save and buy small livestock(goats and sheep ) as an investment. I also intend to buy and raise chicks for commercial purposes.This will enable me have an income still even on days when I do not manage to get odd or casual jobs."
Conslate's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Conslate enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I've faced in life is the careless lifestyle my husband is leading, leaving me with all family responsibility. I have to ensure that my children are fed, medicated and educated but with meager earnings from the small business I run. "
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"Getting married to the love of my life was the greatest achievement I am proudest of. This is because, both of us have managed to raise our kids and provide them with both the basic and secondary needs. There's also a peaceful coexistence amongst my family members and for these I usually thank God for having given me such a wonderful companion. "
Benson's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"Since the year 2016, I got separated with my wife and things have not been the same again. I feel Iike I have failed as a parent whenever I see my children missing their mum and the motherly love. Raising them on my own has been the biggest hardship I have ever experienced. "
Juarine's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Juarine enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is being without proper source of income, yet i have to feed and clothe my children."
Meshack's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Meshack enrolled.
"My greatest achievement was buying cows while i was still employed. It was this investment on cows that i later sold to settle high school fees for my children."