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.
Grace's family
access_time 8 years ago
Grace received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to sleep comfortably on a matress and in a house that does not leak is the biggest difference in my daily life unlike before I received the transfers."
Samuel's family
access_time 8 years ago
Samuel received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to fulfill the needs of my family is the biggest difference in my daily life. This is because I started up a small work shop from which i earn income and am able to provide the necessities of my family."
Jennifer's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jennifer received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to sleep comfortably everyday is the biggest difference in my daily life. I sleep in a house that does not leak like before."
Juma's family
access_time 8 years ago
Juma received a $420 second payment.
"I used to work on pressure because I always had to deliver cash from the coffee sales to my employer at the end of each day however all that changed when i got the transfers. I invested my own capital and i now work at my own pace without pressure from anyone because i am my boss. That's the biggest difference in my daily life."
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to take tea with sugar is the biggest difference in my life. Before the transfers I couldn't even afford sugar and as a result we would take tea without sugar however that changed with the transfers and we infact take milk tea sometimes."
Kevina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kevina received a $420 second payment.
"Living a debt free life is the biggest difference in my daily life. I had borrowed money from a friend and I was failing to repay the debt due to lack of money however with the transfers, I managed to pay."
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to get food to feed my family is the biggest difference in my daily life. I am now able to stock food in my house thanks to the transfers."
Richard's family
access_time 8 years ago
Richard received a $420 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that i am able to move to and from different places an no cost. This is because I bought a bicycle with my transfers so I can go anywhere I want without transport hindrances."
Falidha's family
access_time 8 years ago
Falidha received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to earn income on a daily basis and also being able to put my skills(tailoring) into practice is the biggest difference in daily life. This was all possible because of the transfers that i used to buy a sewing machine."
Fatuma's family
access_time 8 years ago
Fatuma received a $420 second payment.
"I sleep comfortably and my family is always assured of a meal everyday because of the business I started using the transfers. I get income from the business and am able to earn a living. "