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.
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"First I plan to buy household items like bed and chairs. I will then buy a cow to keep and if part of the money remains I want to start a small business for up keep. "
Nancy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"I plan to use my transfer to build a better house and to buy some cows."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I'm planning to buy a cow that can provide my family with milk,cement my house since its not easy to maintain it everytime.Lastly Im going to buy a big tank for water harvesting."
Mackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mackline enrolled.
"I plan to spend this transfer to buy bulls that I can use for farming and also a cow that I can be milking,this can help me fend for my family's needs. If part of it remains then I plan to put it on my children's education."
Magret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Magret enrolled.
"I plan to spend this transfer to enroll my son in secondary school.He finished his primary education but has stayed one year out of school because I did not have money for his schools fees.Secondly,I plan to buy some few cows and keep as a future investment and if part of the money remains,buy food that can feed my family."
Rebbecca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rebbecca enrolled.
"Firstly, I plan to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with three rooms. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to pay fees for my son who is undertaking a mechanical engineering course, and also pay fees for my daughter who is also undertaking a toiloring course. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy a cow, as an investment for my famly."
Vitalis's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Vitalis enrolled.
"My first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay college fees for my two daughters and school fees for my son in form two. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to cement the remaining part of the floor. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use."
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have bought a few cows and goats which my husband did not live me with. I have also managed to raise my children on my own."
Jacton's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jacton enrolled.
"Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to buy furniture like, chairs and a table. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to lease a piece of land, where I plan to cultivate maize and beans for food security. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to buy two cows and ten sheep, as an investment for my famly."
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"Firstly, we intend to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with four rooms, on our piece of land, so that we have our own home. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start grain-selling business, for family income."
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