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.
Stages:
 
Enrollment
attach_money
 
Transfers
check
Completed
Newsfeed > Phoebe's Profile
Phoebe's family
Phoebe
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
33
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
check
 
Follow to be updated on Phoebe's next check-in.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
attach_money
 
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought iron sheets (5000 KES) started a glass shop business with (45000 KES) and
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have an income business which helps me to pay school fees for my children and manage daily basic needs.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
attach_money
 
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought i iron sheets at 4000 KES, school fees 5000 KES and the remaining 1000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My husband and i have planned to start a business with the upcoming lumpsum, the rest we will use to finish building our kitchen.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a kitchen where I can prepare meals Secondly l would wish to fence my compound to enable me to do paultry.l would also wish to pay school fees for my son who is joining form one came next year. Lastly l wo
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built a better house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when my children are able to go school without being sent home for school fees.