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.
Lydia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lydia enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a lot of stress relief and improved human dignity. I would like to built my own home that will free me from monthly bills of rent and use the remaining part to buy a water pump for irrigation."
Evaline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evaline received a $97 initial payment.
"I received the money when I was out weaving sisal and upon seeing the message confirming to me that I had truly received the transfer , I felt very happy as I knew that my family was going to have a nice meal on that day because the previous night they slept hunger with porridge as their only meal."
David's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
David enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be less worried about paying rent every month because I will buy land and construct a house where I will not be paying rent."
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was filled with joy and knew that my life would automatically change in a positive way."
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka enrolled.
" I will use part of the amount to build a big house for my family and the rest, I will use to start own business for sustainability upon receiving the money."
Gorety's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gorety enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is that I have been sickling. Therefore engaging in productive activities to provide for my family becomes a great challenge with the high cost of living."
Cathrine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Cathrine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is that I am not capable to take care of my sickling husband due to lack of money. Providing food for my children is also a great challenge."
Beryl's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beryl enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is, paying rent every month. This makes my family sometimes to starve due to low income."
Mouline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mouline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is providing food for my family due to lack of money. Renting has also been a great challenge"
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of buying food and basic needs for my family as getting basic needs for my family has always been a hustle due to the fact the I am a widow and managing a large family of seven children it has been overwhelming.I can say that at the moment my living standards has improved since my children are now going to school and when the come back late in the evening they are assured of food on the table ."