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.
Rebecca's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $113 initial payment.
"I felt very happy and excited when I received the money that even the severe pain that i was feeling earlier in my leg due to an injury disappeared as I danced in celebration."
Mudondo's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mudondo received a $113 initial payment.
"I felt very excited when I received the money because I had never held such money wholesomely in my entire life owing to the fact that i am not employed."
Emmanuel's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emmanuel received a $113 initial payment.
"I felt very excited when I received the money but I afterwards thought that i was being defrauded so I chose to stay awake the whole night to monitor my phone and money and as soon as it was morning(7:00am), I was the first at the withdraw station."
Magidu's family
access_time 8 years ago
Magidu received a $113 initial payment.
"I felt very happy at heart when I received the money however I did not show any excitement for fear of making those who had not received the money envious."
Simon's family
access_time 8 years ago
Simon received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am assured of getting enough yields on my farm because of early plantation since I no longer have to practice labor exchange which has been time consuming as I now have my own oxen."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have more time to attend to other activities and i don't have to worry anymore where to find or buy earthen plaster."
John's family
access_time 8 years ago
John received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have maize to eat in this dry season."
Eunita's family
access_time 8 years ago
Eunita received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer stressed about where to get building materials because I bought all the materials with the transfer and also have my own business where I get my daily income and no longer have to work for other women to earn an income. Thank you GD"
Pamela's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pamela received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer buy paraffin for lightning."
Grace's family
access_time 8 years ago
Grace received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income that is thriving to give me good returns and i am not worried about the rains anymore."