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.
Norah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Norah received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs gives cash to specific groups of people while GD gives cash to all the poor irrespective of age, gender or marital status."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build and plaster my house with the upcoming lump-sum payment."
Pitalis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pitalis received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay my wife's dowry, and buy materials for finishing my house."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a generator, plough and plant tomatoes and buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment. "
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $493 second payment.
"GD does not ask for refund on the cash they give while other NGOs gives loans."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $493 second payment.
"GD full fills their promise while other NGOs do not."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth enrolled.
"The achievement we are proudest of is having been able to buy the land in which this house stands.We had a very small land but through disciplined saving we managed to buy the land."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"The biggest hardship facing us is on making ends meet and on paying school fees for our children. The income from farming is not much hence we barely survive."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to raise of my children single handedly even after my husband and I went separate ways.They are my source of joy!"
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to complete my secondary education even though I haven't been able to go beyond that due to financial challenges."