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.
Eric's family
access_time 6 years ago
Eric enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of stable source of income, I am a casual worker. I am not able to provide basic needs like good education and shelter for my family. At times my children do miss school due to lack of school fees. "
Kiplangat's family
access_time 6 years ago
Kiplangat enrolled.
"Receiving this money means more savings in my account.I am planning to save most amount of these tranfers for my grandchildren's education."
Angella's family
access_time 6 years ago
Angella enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for providing my children with necessary basic needs like education ,food ,clothing and so on."
Mary's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mary received a $253 initial payment.
"I longer have stress concerning my education because I am no longer sent home frequently for fee balance like before when I had not relieved the transfer."
Alice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"The inability of my parents to pay for my school fees meant that I had to quit schooling at an early stage while my friends progressed. Now, I live a life(of hustle and tussle, working hand to mouth e.t.c) that could've have been different had I continued with my education and for me this is the biggest hardship that I have ever experienced."
Diana's family
access_time 6 years ago
Diana enrolled.
"My biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of school fees, Recently I was forced to stop my college education because I didnot had money to register for my exams."
Alice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"Receiving this money mean I will be able to own a cow since I don't have and I have been desiring for one. Moreover, I will be able to improve the lives of my family members and cater their education expenses without much struggle."
Everline's family
access_time 6 years ago
Everline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means improved education for my children. Education is the best thing a parent can give to children. I hope this will enable them become of more value and dignity in the society and also help them compete for the job opportunities."
Zilpher's family
access_time 6 years ago
Zilpher enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being left a widow with four children. I had to work extra hard to cater for my family's needs like food, clothing and education. It is not an easy journey as a woman. "
Emily's family
access_time 6 years ago
Emily enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a positive transformation in my life. I shall spend it in rearing livestock which will help me in future to support my children's to acquire tertiary education."
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