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.
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe enrolled.
"I am planning to build a bigger house because my house is small, build a kitchen that can be used as a bedroom for my children and buy a dairy cow for financial security and milk. I also plan to pay dowry."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my children in high school. I also plan to spend the transfer to plaster the floor of my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to construct a toilet. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"I plan to buy two dairy cows that I can milk for my own consumption.I also plan to plaster my floor because I would like to prevent diseases that are dust-born.Lastly I plan to spend the rest on school fees."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine enrolled.
"I would like to buy a piece of land where I can build my own house.I would also like to buy two dairy cows that will supply my family with some milk and lastly I would like to start a shop business."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I am planning to invest in farming by purchasing four bulls for ploughing and one dairy cow so as to increase my level of income. I also plan to plaster my house so that it is strong and presentable and buy other household furniture such as chairs because I own none currently."
Christine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that we have tried so hard and have been able to buy a cow."
Evaline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evaline enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my son in high school. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow."
Remjius's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Remjius enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying two bulls and a ploughing machine so that I can plough my farm easily, I will buy one dairy cow that I will keep for milk, I will spend part of the transfer on building a house for my wife and the remaining amount I will spend on buying furniture for my house which will include chairs, a table and a bed."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I will use the next transfer to buy furniture, building a toilet and a cow for ox-ploughing."
Erick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Erick received a $99 initial payment.
"I will use the next transfer to buy two cows for ploughing and starting a business."
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