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.
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $481 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to buy a cow. I am hopeful it will reproduce in the near future thus my family will have milk and other calves that we can sell to get some money. I used the remaining portion of the transfer to pay school fee and to buy school items for my children to ensure they are comfortable in school. "
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $481 second payment.
"I bought cattle (2 cows, 3goats and 1sheep) because I wanted to go and pay my wife's dowry. The rest of the money I used it on food and chairs "
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $481 second payment.
"I used half of the second transfer to buy a cow for milking in future, and the other half to buy building materials (bricks and sand) which I have laid down, expecting to start a foundation for a permanent house. "
Sophy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sophy enrolled.
"I was happy because I don't have cows so I new I would have one now. "
Quinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Quinter enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that my life will change because I plan on buying some dairy cows. I plan on selling the milk that I will get and supplement my family's income thus enabling us to buy various household items. "
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"Receiving this money means positive changes in our lives, we are finally able to buy a cow and hopefully build a spacious two bedroomed house enough for our family."
Faizo's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Faizo received a $112 initial payment.
"My dream has always been to buy my own land so I used my first transfer to buy a cow that i will rear then sell after and use the money from the sale to buy land. So it's an investment for now."
Supesiyoza's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Supesiyoza received a $112 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to pay school fees for my child because I am a single parent and my child was not going to sit for exams. I also bought a cow because I didn't have any other sustainable way of investing my money so this cow will grow and when I sell it, I will buy land for my children "
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"It means a lot to me because I will be able to pay school fees for my children and use the remainder in buying assets like seats and cows for ploughing"
Ezeresi's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ezeresi received a $419 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying sand and cement to repair the floor in my house. I aslo used some money to buy a cow so i can milk it later"
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