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.
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought mattress, cooking pots, a chair, and a goat." (Country: Kenya)
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought a seat and cushions." (Country: Kenya)
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought sand and cement and repaired my floor." (Country: Kenya)
Penina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Penina received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought the things I did not have like mattress, water tank, jericans, and some food." (Country: Kenya)
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"I plan to use the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay fees for my child in a driving school. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay for my medication." (Country: Kenya)
Margarita's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margarita enrolled.
"I plan to use the transfer money to pay school fees for my grandchild who is in high school. I also plan to use this transfer to boost my business. I sell paraffin to the locals. I will also use the remaining balance to buy food." (Country: Kenya)
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought a door and fixed it. I bought salon equipment and now I have my own salon." (Country: Kenya)
Helena's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Helena received a $98 initial payment.
"I paid medical bills for my grand child and my daughter in law. The rest of the money was used to buy food." (Country: Kenya)
Nelly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nelly received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought seat cushions, bought my kids kids Christmas clothes, bought food, paid exams fees and gave my son pocket money for boarding school." (Country: Kenya)
Pamella's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamella received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought my kids school uniforms and home clothes, paid loan of KES 5000. I also bought myself some clothes." (Country: Kenya)