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.
Alfred's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alfred received a $482 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer on buying two calves and a goat which I intend to sell later at a higher price and use the money to pay my fees. I also bought more clothes, bed and a mattress because I was previously using old ones. The remaining amount went on processing transfer of my education from Uganda to Kenya which unfortunately has not been successful to date."
Julias's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Julias enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on meeting education costs for my children who are currently enrolled in school"
Charles's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Charles enrolled.
"I am planning to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my daughter. Girl child education is one of my greatest dreams in life. Her education will bring light in my family and society at large."
Jane's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"The achievement I am most proud of is provision of education to my children. They lead a better life than me and sometimes send me money for family support. This makes me happy."
Joseph's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"I have been able to educate my two daughters all through their secondary education. This is one of the greatest achievements that am really proud of."
Beryl's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Beryl enrolled.
"I have always longed to get basic education and when I joined high school something I never thought my struggling parents could ever afford to provide, I felt so proud."
Samwel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Samwel enrolled.
"I am planning to clear the balance of my school fees so as to reduce the burden to my parent who has been struggling to ensure I get quality education."
Bornes's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Bornes enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to educate two of my children through their Secondary education.Being a casual labourer,there is not much money one can earn from it.However,I have been able to save and pay my children's school fees with the little I get"
Linah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Linah enrolled.
"Am planning to spend my transfer on farming business. I engage in beans and maize farming and GD money will be a great boost in its improvement. I will now engage more on onions farming. With that I'll get more returns and my household will get better care in terms of health and education."
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent received a $483 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on renovating my house by cementing the flour, fixing window panes and a steel door which I am proud of because right now my house looks decent. I also bought a bed and mattress since I had a small one and was using a spoilt bed. The remaining amount went towards paying school fees for my son who had perfomed well to join high school since I knew that he had a bright future through his education ."
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