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.
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have plastered my house, thus no worries over the need to repair house walls."
Esther's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Esther received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that today I live in a better and more spacious house. Before I used to live in a thatched house which I had to repair the roof with grass every month to prevent it from leaking but this was so expensive since grass has also become so rare. The house was also so small and was even uncomfortable sleeping in it with my entire family. Today, I have a three-roomed house which easily accommodates me and my family since my children now have a room to sleep in and again being that it's iron-roofed has saved me from frequent repair of the roof. The money I used to spend on repairing my roof monthly I can today spend on buying my family quality food. "
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is being in a more spacious house with enough space to even pass without nocking on someone who is sitting down or a guest. Initially I used to live in a very small house and I could not even take up the responsibilities of church fellowship activities because their was no space to accommodate the church members but today, am also so glad to invite my fellow church members and/or any other guests to my house because I know that there is always enough space to accommodate them. "
Daniel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Daniel received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better, more spacious and very presentable house. I used to live in a small house which was made of only four iron-sheets. This was challenging and my children had to go sleep in my brother's house which is in a different compound and I was always so concerned over their security when they moved their at night but today, I sleep with them in house. I am therefore more peaceful because my children no longer have to move at night going to sleep. Thanks to GD."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son is today in a better house after his house collapse. Since he has a family, he could stay at home and he had to rent a house at the centre and he was working so hard to enable him construct another house. After helping him build a house, today, he stays with his family at home and they give me company and I can say that am more happy with them at home than when they stayed away from home. This is my pride."
Stephen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stephen received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is hope of owning a better house. Am only waiting for the maize to be harvested from the land am planning to build a home them I will move with my family and build our own home with the materials I purchased. I used to be so worried over how I would be able to build a descent house in my own compound which I had plans to move to soon but today, am at peace knowing that I have the necessary materials of house construction. The little money I used to save for the same I can today use in buying my family other needs such as quality food and clothes."
Bornita's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Bornita received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is being peaceful knowing that my children studies peacefully without being sent home for school fees. The money came when two of my children (son and daughter) who are in form three and one respectively had been sent home for school fees. I was so stranded with children at home as I had no one to turn to for help. My life changed the moment I received the money and today, though am still worried over the coming years fees, but at least am peaceful knowing that they will not be sent home for the rest of this year for fees. Am hoping that having studied without being sent home for the rest of the study period this year will eventually have an impact in their end year results hence a greater impact to them achieving their life goals and am hoping for a brighter future for both of them as my daughter's dream is to become a nurse in future."
Annah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Annah received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in our daily lives is that we had no house and lived in a rental room where rent payment was stressful , but in just a few more days we shall have our own house at home. We are forever grateful to GD for facilitating us."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my net is bringing us income daily. Two, I have livestock again and this is wealth."
Duren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Duren received a $481 second payment.
"I am happy I'm soon having my own house thus we'll be independent because we are currently staying in a rental house which is expensive."