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.
Stela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stela received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on a young dairy cow as an investment for future emergencies. I bought 20 tins of corn to be able to provide food for my household and bought school books for my 2 children in primary school that they needed urgently. "
Swamadu's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Swamadu received a $423 second payment.
"Well,cows and goats! I spent my second transfer on buying cows and goats for rearing "
Zaituna's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Zaituna received a $423 second payment.
"Okay,solar panel, kitchen,phone, cow and paid school fees! I spent my second transfer on building a kitchen since the one kitchen had fallen down , i bought solar panel to avoid darkness, bought cow for rearing and paid school fees for my children as well as buying a new phone because the GD phone was stolen. thanks"
Carolyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carolyne enrolled.
"Receiving this money has brought back hope in my life. I see my life changing for the better. I plan to repair my house and cement it, buy a water tank for storing water since water has been a problem these sides and buy some cows for milking and selling."
Peres's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peres enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will finally be able to plaster the interior of my house,build a separate kitchen and construct a decent toilet facility in my homestead.With the pending balance ,I plan to buy a cow."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer on farming, I hired casual laborers who tilled my and and planted it with maize, millet, beans and cow peas seeds and I am currently weeding. I hope I will get a bumper harvest this year."
Prisca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Prisca enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will build a bigger house,build for my son a house and buy some livestock(cows) so that I can one day milk them and sell milk to my fellow villagers."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on purchasing sheep with an intention of selling the offsprings to purchase a cow and used most of the transfer on buying iron sheets hoping to build a nice spacious house so that the whole family members can sleep under one roof."
Aggrey's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Aggrey received a $423 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to buy a cow, a goat and a motorcycle to do business"
Mayi's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mayi received a $423 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to buya cow and two goats so that i can have some animals at home"
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