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.
Lillian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lillian enrolled.
"It has been hard for my husband to give us the basic needs like food, shelter clothing and basic education. This has made life a living hell since we do not have any relatives to run to. "
Eunice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunice enrolled.
"The hurdle am facing right now is giving my children basic education since am an able to pay their school fees. "
Samson's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samson enrolled.
"Receiving this money to me means that my children who lack school fees are going to continue with their education. We are also going to be getting three meals a day unlike now that we only get two. "
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"Receiving this money to me means that, the quality education I had wanted my son to get is going to be achieved. This money is enough to let him complete his secondary school education. "
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"Receiving this money is a key to providing education to my children since I will have means to pay their fees."
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"Living in a poverty striken area with no hopes of my children ever going past primary school education"
Julian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Julian received a $482 second payment.
"I spent my transfer happily on paying for my college fees, school fees for my three children in private schools and the remaining on food. I was hopeless after my secondary education and getting married with no money for further education. Now I am training as a nursery teacher and very proud of GD. "
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"My chilren will get to achieve their education goals, without me stressing about them dropping out and engaging in fishing activities. "
Selphar's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Selphar enrolled.
"The biggest hardship am facing is that am staying with my sister who is capable of producing better results but is unable to proceed with her education due to lack of fees.My house(roof) is also not in good condition especially during rainy season am therefore very glad that I will renovate my house and live in a better house with my family."
Collins's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Collins enrolled.
"I dropped out of primary school because my parents were not able to pay for my education and that has made life very difficult for me."
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